Welcome!

Welcome to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission is to work on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans community — veterans, their families and their survivors — in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our state and nation.

MyWisVets

Apply for state veteran benefits online with the MyWisVets Portal.

Heroes Helping Heroes

Join our Wisconsin Veterans Homes team and honor Wisconsin's veterans. We have jobs available that match your skill set and interests. Apply today!

The PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. For more information, click here.

Suicide Prevention

For information about state benefits and additional resources pertaining to suicide prevention, click here. Veterans in crisis should dial 988+1 for the Veteran Crisis Line.

Members from the Wisconin Veterans Home at Union Grove got to meet some new friends during one of their recent outings.

Gov. Evers and former WDVA Sec. Kolar gathered with the Madison Veterans Council to honor veterans at the 2022 Veterans Day ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Natalie Isensee was named the 2022 Woman Veteran of the Year at a special reception with Gov. Evers and former WDVA Sec. Kolar.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Elks Association for monetary and clothing donations to the King Exchange.

Nearly 160 years ago, the Emanicipation Proclamation ended slavery inthe Civil War South. This year at the 24th annual Talking Spirits tours attendees found out how that single event effected Wisconsin. Thank you to our actors, school groups, and public for attending this year.

Volunteers set over 7,000 wreaths at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on December 17, 2022. All of the WDVA Veterans Memorial Cemeteries participated in Wreaths Across America.

Events

Valentines for Veterans! Send WDVA valentines for members at the Wisconsin Veterans Homes, deadline is February 10
February 6, 2023 - Book Talk with Megan Bever- At War With King Alcohol: Debating Drinking and Masculinity in The Civil War
February 10, 2023 - Virtual Drink & Draw with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
February 14, 2023 - Wisconsin Veterans Museum Trivia Night

Current information about COVID-19 and its affects on veterans programs, services, and resources in Wisconsin. Learn More