West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance

What West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance does

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) is a cabinet-level state government agency, established in 1945 and operating under the Governor of West Virginia, that delivers comprehensive benefits assistance, residential care, and burial services to the state's veteran population. The department operates a statewide network of 14 benefits offices plus a claims office, and runs three primary facilities: the 120-bed Clarksburg Veterans Nursing Facility (with breezeway access to the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center), the 125-bed West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville (which includes the Project-214 homeless veterans program), and the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar. A second 120-bed nursing facility — the Charles Calvin Rogers State Veterans Nursing Facility in Beckley — broke ground in October 2023 with an 18–24 month construction timeline. The department's technology stack is minimal: it relies on electronic claims filing to transmit claims to the federal VA, accelerating processing versus paper-based submission, with no proprietary platform or AI components disclosed.

The department serves roughly 250+ walk-in consultations per day and facilitates access to more than $5 billion in annual federal VA funds flowing into West Virginia, including $2.7 billion in benefits delivered in 2022. Its business model is non-commercial: services are free to veterans, funded through West Virginia state legislative appropriations and federal VA grants for facility construction and operation. A distinguishing structural asset is multi-accreditation — its Veteran Service Officers are accredited through WVDVA, the American Legion, VFW, American Red Cross, Fleet Reserve Association, and Marine Corps League — enabling them to file claims under multiple national umbrellas. Specialized programs include the RAFT suicide prevention initiative (established 2023), the Women Veterans Program (with female VSOs statewide), veteran entrepreneurship resources (Vets First Verification, Boots to Business, VBOC), and housing/homelessness coordination with the WV Coalition to End Homelessness.

Name

West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance

Legal name

West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance

Website

https://veterans.wv.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance is a cabinet-level state agency that provides free benefits claims assistance, residential nursing and domiciliary care, cemetery services, and specialized programs (suicide prevention, women veterans, entrepreneurship) to West Virginia veterans through a statewide network of 15 offices and three facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Veterans Services

NAICS

Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Veterans/Military Hospitals & Federal Health Systems (HLAFAAAH)

Keywords

• Veterans benefits assistance
• State veterans services
• Veterans nursing care
• Veterans housing programs
• Veterans claims representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: The department operates as a cabinet-level state government agency funded through West Virginia state legislative appropriations.
2. Federal Grants: Receives federal VA grants for construction and operation of veterans facilities, including grants for the State Veterans Cemetery and State Veterans Nursing Facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance is a cabinet-level state government agency that provides free, comprehensive veterans services to West Virginia veterans and their families. Its core offerings include in-person benefits assistance (disability compensation, VA pension, education, healthcare enrollment, burial benefits, and state-specific benefits) delivered through 14 benefits offices and 1 claims office, supplemented by residential skilled nursing and domiciliary care, a state veterans cemetery, suicide prevention, a women veterans program, veteran entrepreneurship support, and housing/homelessness coordination.

Product overview

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance is a cabinet-level state government agency that provides comprehensive services and benefits assistance to veterans. The department operates a network of 14 benefits offices and a claims office statewide, conducting over 250 benefits consultations daily. Its portfolio includes residential care facilities (Clarksburg Veterans Nursing Facility with 120 beds, the 125-bed Veterans Home in Barboursville, and the under-construction 120-bed Charles Calvin Rogers State Veterans Nursing Facility in Beckley), the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, and specialized programs including the Women Veterans Program, RAFT Suicide Prevention Program, and Veteran Business Resources. The department brings in approximately $5 billion in federal funds annually to serve West Virginia veterans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterans Benefits Assistance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• $5 billion in annual federal funds brought to West Virginia to serve veterans
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American LegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe department holds accreditation from the American Legion, enabling their Veteran Service Officers to file claims on behalf of veterans through this national veterans organization.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe department holds accreditation from VFW, enabling their VSOs to file claims on behalf of veterans through this national veterans organization.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment VSOs are accredited through the American Red Cross in addition to WVDVA accreditation.
• Fleet Reserve AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment VSOs hold accreditation from the Fleet Reserve Association for filing veteran claims.
• Marine Corps LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment VSOs hold accreditation from the Marine Corps League for filing veteran claims.
• VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Vets First Verification Program which provides advantages for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses when bidding on government contracts.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners to provide Boots to Business training, SBA loans, and VBOC program resources for veteran entrepreneurs in West Virginia.
• Mental Health Providers (WV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with numerous mental health providers across West Virginia counties for suicide prevention and mental health services for veterans, including Appalachian Community Health Center, Prestera Centers, FMRS Health Systems, and others.
• West Virginia Coalition to End HomelessnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates with WV Coalition to End Homelessness through the Coordinated Entry System to prevent homelessness and rapidly re-house veteran families.
• Honor Flight NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit that transports veterans to Washington D.C. to see memorials built in their honor, free of charge.
• Project Healing WatersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities.
• The Mission ContinuesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowers veterans adjusting to life at home to find new missions through community service.
• Helping HeroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheeling-based nonprofit providing veterans with emergency shelter, case management, rental and utility assistance, and help securing permanent housing.
• Gold Star MothersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in service; WV affiliate is active in veteran advocacy throughout the state.
• Veterans History ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollects and preserves personal accounts of American war veterans for future generations.
• Veterans Upward Bound ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree educational program for military veterans preparing for success at colleges and universities.
• American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1925, provides non-repayable grants of up to $1,500 for minor children of qualifying veterans.
• VFW Unmet Needs ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrants for active duty service members facing unexpected financial difficulties due to deployment or military-related injury.
• Operation Family FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate nonprofit assisting families of those injured in the Global War on Terrorism with transitioning grants.
• Semper Fi & America's FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple programs including Service Member and Family Support, Transition Program, and Integrative Wellness for combat wounded and military families.
• Operation First ResponseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary Family Assistance Program offering help with rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and medically necessary travel.
• USA CaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides immediate financial support and financial education to veteran families facing financial difficulty.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial Education Program and financial assistance to help veterans cope with civilian life.
• Dixon CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Veteran Financial Assistance Program helping with utilities, infant supplies, and vehicle repair for women veterans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WVDepVeterans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6HBdjeYUJyJckC_I0gYsVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WVDVA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-virginia-department-of-veterans-assistance
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/B-IHNIdDrFA

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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