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Bullitt County, KY Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Kelly Warren - Region 8 Field Representative

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Field representative
Location
Kentucky

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Bullitt County, Carroll County, Henry County, Jefferson County, Nelson County, Oldham County, Spencer County, Shelby County, Trimble County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Cameron Polk - Region 8 Field Representative

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Field representative
Location
Kentucky

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Bullitt County, Carroll County, Henry County, Jefferson County, Nelson County, Oldham County, Spencer County, Shelby County, Trimble County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

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Getting help in Bullitt County

KDVA assigns a field representative to each county. The listed representatives do not all have a published office address. Contact your representative to arrange assistance and confirm any meeting location.

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Veterans in Bullitt County

The ACS estimates about 4,920, give or take 524 civilian veterans in Bullitt County.

By ACS estimates, Bullitt County has the 10th largest veteran population among Kentucky's 120 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureBullitt CountyKentuckyUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating30 percent

above the Kentucky share; the same rounded estimate as the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher10 percent

below the Kentucky share; below the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Bullitt County number about 1,250, give or take 207; their 25 percent share is above Kentucky's 24 percent.

Veterans under 35 in Bullitt County number about 477, give or take 166; their 10 percent share is above Kentucky's 8 percent.

Bullitt County has about 452, give or take 175 women veterans; both the county and Kentucky round to a 9 percent share.

Income, work and education in Bullitt County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureBullitt CountyKentuckyUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$51,902 ± $2,548$47,472 ± $716$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,383 ± $987$35,170 ± $210$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over4.3% ± 2.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over29.0% ± 4.4 points35.2% ± 0.8 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6482.2% ± 5.6 points70.7% ± 1.2 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.4% ± 4.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over91.3% ± 3.5 points93.8% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over14.4% ± 3.4 points24.6% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 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 5,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Bullitt County

VA reports 1,779 veterans in Bullitt County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent448
30 to 40 percent244
50 to 60 percent232
70 to 90 percent477
100 percent378

FY2019: 1,139 recipients. Change to FY2025: +640.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Bullitt County

In 2025, lenders reported 198 VA-backed home loans out of 2,601 home loans made in Bullitt County (7.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $338,000.

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).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,490, give or take 247) and post-9/11 only (about 997, give or take 245).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Bullitt County

VA reported about $37.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $39.9 million in medical care spending in Bullitt County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Bullitt County is Franklin R. Sousley Campus (opens in a new tab) in Lexington, KY, about 64 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Bullitt County is Lexington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Lexington, KY, about 64 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Louisville RO (station 327); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Lebanon National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
20 Highway 208 Lebanon, KY 40033
270-692-3390

About 36.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

New Albany National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150
502-893-3852

About 23.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Central (opens in a new tab)
2501 N Dixie Blvd Radcliff, KY 40160
270-351-5115

About 15.6 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.

Cleanup and former military sites in Bullitt County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Kentucky Balance of State CoC counted 148 veterans experiencing homelessness (111 sheltered, 37 unsheltered).

KY-500 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 144 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.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Bullitt County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Bullitt County

  • Mount Washington (city): about 18,480 residents
  • Shepherdsville (city): about 14,533 residents
  • Hillview (city): about 8,797 residents
  • Pioneer Village (city): about 2,723 residents
  • Lebanon Junction (city): about 2,327 residents
More places (4)
  • Brooks (unincorporated community): about 2,069 residents
  • Hebron Estates (city): about 1,276 residents
  • Fox Chase (city): about 610 residents
  • Hunters Hollow (city): about 357 residents

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.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Kentucky benefits

Qualifying totally disabled Kentucky homeowners receive a $49,100 homestead assessment exemption for 2025 and 2026.

Kentucky waives tuition at qualifying state schools for eligible family members of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected.

See every Kentucky benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Bullitt County

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Michele Varner

Claims agent · Louisville · KY · About 16 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50892

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Misty Vantrease

Attorney · Louisville · KY · About 16 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 22699

4.9 · 124 reviews · Firm rating

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Frank Bencomo

Attorney · Louisville · KY · About 16 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56175

3.8 · 320 reviews · Firm rating

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Joshua Berkley

Attorney · Shelbyville · KY · About 32 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57799

4.5 · 41 reviews · Firm rating

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Lindsay Cress

Attorney · Louisville · KY · About 16 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 53441

5.0 · 5 reviews · Firm rating

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