Find veterans benefits contacts for Lawrence County, Indiana.
Lawrence County Veterans Service Office
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Lawrence County. Physical office: Bedford, Lawrence County.
916 15th Street, Room 8, Bedford, IN 47421-0368Monday-Friday Call For Appointment 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (812) 275-6411
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Clay County, Crawford County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Greene County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Orange County, Owen County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Vanderburgh County, Vigo County, Warrick County.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 3,300, give or take 406 civilian veterans in Lawrence County.
By ACS estimates, Lawrence County has the 27th largest veteran population among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 40 percent above the Indiana share; above the national share. | 27 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 9 percent the same rounded estimate as the Indiana share; below the national share. | 9 percent | 13 percent |
Lawrence County has about 687, give or take 144 veterans 75 and older, making up 21 percent of its veterans compared with 26 percent in Indiana.
Veterans under 35 in Lawrence County number about 310, give or take 141; their 9 percent share is above Indiana's 7 percent.
Women veterans account for 12 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Lawrence County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $51,625 ± $14,528 | $48,849 ± $522 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $34,710 ± $1,923 | $39,059 ± $236 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 7.5% ± 3.1 points | 7.0% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 35.9% ± 7.1 points | 31.6% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 74.4% ± 9.9 points | 75.7% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 5.7% ± 6.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.8% ± 1.6 points | 94.7% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 25.4% ± 8.8 points | 22.3% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 3,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 1,228 veterans in Lawrence County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 359 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 153 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 154 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 341 |
| 100 percent | 221 |
FY2019: 891 recipients. Change to FY2025: +337.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 125 VA-backed home loans out of 1,162 home loans made in Lawrence County (10.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $280,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 968, give or take 255) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 783, give or take 202).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $29.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $16.9 million in medical care spending in Lawrence County for FY2025.
Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206-1433
New-patient wait for mental health: 50 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 4 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Bloomington VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
3098 North Lintel Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403-8945
New-patient wait for mental health: 37 days (VA, as of August 22, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 23 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 25 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Louisville Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1347 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208
about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Louisville VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
321 W Main St, Suite 390, Louisville, KY 40202
about 57 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Lawrence County is Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 67 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Lawrence County is Indianapolis Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 73 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Danville National Cemetery, IL (opens in a new tab)
1900 E Main Street Danville, IL 61832
217-554-4550
About 106.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
New Albany National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150
502-893-3852
About 52.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220
About 58.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Lawrence County.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).
IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 502-287-4000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Lawrence County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.
Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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