Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA)

What Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) does

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is a state government department of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, headquartered at 1111B Louisville Road in Frankfort, KY. Established in its current form in 1998 under KRS 40.305 and operating under statutory authority of KRS Chapter 40, KDVA serves approximately 295,000 veterans and their families across all 120 Kentucky counties. The agency is led by Commissioner Whitney P. Allen, Jr. (appointed August 4, 2021) and reports through the Office of the Governor, with policy guidance from the Governor's Advisory Board for Veterans' Affairs (GABVA). Primary service populations include all Kentucky veterans, with targeted outreach to women veterans (estimated 27,000+), homeless or at-risk veterans, and wounded/disabled veterans.

KDVA's core service portfolio comprises: (1) five state veterans centers providing 24/7 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and dementia care across ~741 total beds (Thomson-Hood 285 beds, Western KY/Hanson 156 beds, Radcliff 120 beds, Eastern KY/Hazard 120 beds, Bowling Green 60 beds under construction completion as of February 2026), (2) five state veterans cemeteries offering free dignified interment (West, Central, North, North East, South East), (3) benefits counseling via 20-23 federally accredited representatives statewide, (4) Kentucky Tuition Waiver program for dependents, (5) KYVETS employment services with monthly virtual job fairs, (6) Homeless Veterans Prevention grants (up to $750/year), (7) Women Veterans Program, (8) HereNOW Help mobile application (ID.me-verified crisis/support access), (9) Veterans Program Trust Fund grantmaking, and (10) miscellaneous programs including Gold Star Families support, Kentucky Medal for Freedom, indigent burial reimbursement (up to $1,000), and burial honors stipends (up to $100). There is no proprietary technology stack; the agency relies on standard third-party tools.

Funding comes from state appropriations, federal VA per diem payments (covering 70%+ service-connected disability residents in full), $5 Veterans License Plate fees flowing to the Veterans Program Trust Fund, and tax-deductible contributions. Veterans homes charge $5,000/month for private suites with private bath (medications and treatments extra unless insurance-covered); cemetery services are free for eligible veterans with a $500 spousal fee. Distribution operates through a statewide physical network (five veterans centers, five cemeteries, headquarters, Fort Knox partnership) plus digital channels (monthly virtual job fairs, social media across Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/Instagram/Flickr, website at veterans.ky.gov) and the Veterans Crisis Line (988, text 838255).

Name

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA)

Legal name

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

Website

https://veterans.ky.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is a state government agency serving approximately 295,000 Kentucky veterans across all 120 counties through benefits counseling, five skilled nursing veterans centers (~741 beds), five state veterans cemeteries, education waivers, employment services, and specialized programs for women, homeless, and disabled veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Veterans Services

NAICS

Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL), Veterans/Military Hospitals & Federal Health Systems (HLAFAAAH), Transitional Care Units (TCU) (HLAFAFAF)

Keywords

• State veterans services
• Skilled nursing care
• Veterans benefits counseling
• Veterans cemetery services
• Education benefits programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort, Kentucky

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Appropriations and Federal Funding: Government funding from state appropriations and federal VA per diem payments for veterans home care and cemetery services.
2. Veterans Program Trust Fund: Steady income from $5.00 fee on initial purchase and renewal of Veterans License Plates, plus tax-deductible contributions from individuals and organizations. Funds projects and programs for Kentucky veterans where other funds are not available.
3. Veterans Home Fees: Monthly fees charged to veterans for skilled nursing care at state veterans homes. Veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability receive full VA per diem coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is a state government agency that administers veterans benefits, operates five state veterans centers providing skilled long-term nursing care, manages five state veterans cemeteries offering dignified interment, and runs multiple benefits programs including benefits counseling, education tuition waivers, employment assistance, homeless prevention grants, and specialized services for women and disabled veterans. The agency serves approximately 295,000 Kentucky veterans and their families through 23 federally accredited Benefits Representatives covering all 120 counties.

Product overview

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is a state government agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of veteran services through multiple programs and facilities. The core offerings include: (1) Five State Veterans Centers providing skilled nursing care (approximately 741 total beds across Radcliff, Eastern Kentucky/Hazard, Western Kentucky/Hanson, Thomson-Hood/Wilmore, and Bowling Green facilities), (2) Five State Veterans Cemeteries offering dignified interment services, (3) Benefits counseling through 20+ federally accredited representatives covering all 120 Kentucky counties, (4) Education benefits including the Kentucky Tuition Waiver program, (5) Homeless Veterans Prevention grants, (6) KYVETS employment services with monthly virtual job fairs, (7) Women Veterans Program, (8) HereNOW Help mobile application for crisis support, (9) Veterans Program Trust Fund for grant funding, and (10) various other programs including legal services, medal awards, and burial honors stipends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• State Veterans Centers - Skilled Nursing Care
• Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
• Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center
• Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center
• Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center
• Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center
• State Veterans Cemeteries
• Benefits Counseling
• Kentucky Tuition Waiver
• Homeless Veterans Prevention Program
• Women Veterans Program
• KYVETS Employment Services
• Veterans Program Trust Fund
• Veteran ID Card Services
• Gold Star Families Program
• Kentucky Medal for Freedom
• Office of Veteran Legal Services
• Indigent Veteran Burial Program
• Burial Honors Stipends

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Kentucky's 295,000 veterans and their families
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Department of Veterans Affairs (Federal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits administration, burial allowances, per diem payments for veterans homes, and coordination of veteran services across Kentucky.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with VFW for veteran advocacy, burial honors, and referral services to Kentucky veterans.
• American Veterans (AMVETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AMVETS for veteran services and representation across Kentucky.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DAV for veteran benefits assistance and advocacy services.
• Fort KnoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fort Knox military installation for coordination of services to military personnel and veterans in the region.
• Kentucky National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kentucky National Guard for military affairs coordination and veteran services.
• HumanamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership with Humana for veteran hiring initiatives and health services coordination.
• National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)majorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing legal services information and resources to Kentucky veterans.
• U.S. Army Recruitment CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership for military recruitment and transition services for veterans.
• Governors' ChallengemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuicide prevention initiative for service members, veterans, and their families in Kentucky.
• Kentucky Commission on Military AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for military affairs coordination, economic development, and quality of life for service members and veterans.
• National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in national organization for state veterans affairs coordination and best practices sharing.
• Louisville Metro GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for veteran services in the Louisville metropolitan area.
• Kentucky Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for veteran employment initiatives and employer outreach through the KYVETS program.
• Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership for veteran training, employment pathways, and workforce development.
• Brain Injury Association of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partnership for wounded and disabled veterans with brain injuries.
• Epilepsy FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partnership for veterans with epilepsy conditions.
• National Association of Black VeteransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partnership for minority veterans in Kentucky.
• Marine Corps LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran service organization partnership for Marine Corps veterans support.
• Team KentuckymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState employment initiative for hiring veterans and military spouses in Kentucky state government.
• U.S. Army Cadet CommandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROTC partnership for military education and future officer development.
• Military Officers Association of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partnership for military officers and veterans.
• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partnership for older veterans and their families.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs: Florida's FDVA operates state veterans' nursing homes, state veterans' cemeteries, and benefits assistance programs across the state. Its service portfolio — skilled nursing facilities, cemetery operations, benefits counseling, and outreach — directly mirrors KDVA's structure.
• Texas Veterans Commission: The Texas Veterans Commission provides statewide benefits counseling, claims assistance, employment services, and outreach to Texas veterans. It is the most direct functional equivalent to KDVA's Benefits Division and KYVETS programs, serving the largest state veteran population in the U.S.
• Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs: Indiana's IDVA runs state veterans benefits programs and operates the Indiana Veterans Home. Its Midwest neighbor profile, state-government structure, and mix of benefits counseling and skilled nursing services make it a comparable peer to KDVA.
• California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet): CalVet operates eight state veterans homes providing skilled nursing and residential care, a state veterans cemetery system, and CalVet Connect benefits counseling. It is one of the largest state veterans affairs systems in the U.S., with a facility and benefits portfolio that overlaps directly with KDVA's services.
• Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Virginia DVS operates veterans benefits offices statewide, manages two state veterans cemeteries, and runs benefits and employment programs. Its benefits counseling footprint across 36 state offices is the functional analog to KDVA's 23 Benefits Representatives covering 120 counties.
• North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: North Carolina's DMVA administers state veterans benefits, operates veterans homes (state skilled nursing facilities), manages veterans cemeteries, and coordinates benefits claims assistance. Like KDVA, it serves a large veteran population with similar programs and a statewide accredited representatives network.
• Ohio Department of Veterans Services: Ohio's ODVS operates the Ohio Veterans Homes (skilled nursing), state veterans cemeteries, and benefits assistance programs. As a neighboring state agency with a similar service portfolio, it is a direct operational peer to KDVA.
• Tennessee Department of Veterans Services: Tennessee TDVS provides benefits counseling, outreach, and assistance to Tennessee veterans across multiple field offices. Its mission and program mix — accredited benefits representatives, cemetery and burial benefits support, employment resources — closely mirrors KDVA's benefits division structure.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): The federal VA administers nationwide veterans benefits, healthcare, and cemetery services. It is the umbrella counterpart to KDVA and shares the same statutory mission at the federal level, including benefits administration, skilled nursing care at VA medical centers, and national cemetery operations.

Others

• National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA): NASDVA is the membership association of all state veterans affairs directors, of which KDVA is a member. It is not an operator but an industry coordination and best-practice body — useful for benchmarking KDVA's program design and federal coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kydeptveterans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJPOmoHNyzLr2z3dIdhjBPw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Kentucky-Department-of-Veterans-Affairs/181381632454
• Instagraminstagram.com/kentuckyveterans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kentucky-department-of-veterans-affairs-kdva

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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