Virginia By The Numbers – FY18
- 8th largest veterans population – over 725,00
- 5th largest when considered as percentage of the population – 1 in 11 Virginians is a Veteran
- 7.33% are woman veterans – highest percentage of woman veterans in the nation
- 4th largest military retiree population – we gained 874 retirees last year alone!
- 4th highest percentage of veterans in the labor force
- 3,285 homeless veterans house (statewide) since Oct. 2014
- For FY18, 258 homeless veterans were assisted with $198,317 financial resources
- Virginia veterans received 3.20 billion dollars in compensation and pension benefits up from 3.17 billion in FY17
- Virginia ranks 6th in total compensation and pension expenditures to veterans
Central Virginia Community Facts
- Over 1,500 active members in the Greater Lynchburg Area
- Over 25,000 Veterans in the Greater Lynchburg Area
- LAVC consists of All Volunteer Members
Let the LAVC help you file your disability claim
Lynn Hawkins is an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) and a member of the LAVC board.
She is available to help all veterans with their disability claims at the American Legion Post 16. Call for an appointment with Lynn.
For more information call (434) 329-0039