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Returning service member care

VA Southeast Louisiana health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

Connect with a care coordinator

Dr. Rondine Boudreaux, DNP, MSN-HCSM, RN 

Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Management Program Manager 

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Joi Bacchus, MSN, RN

Nurse Case Manager

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Lakeisha Davis, MSN, MBA-HCM, RN

Nurse Case Manager

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Judy Johnson, BSN, RN

Nurse Case Manager

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Merlin Ramsey, BSN, RN

Caregiver RN

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Chris Thompson, BS, PSA

Program Support Assistant

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Ashanti Santa Cruz Williams, MSN- HCSM, RN 

Assistant Nurse Manager 

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Aubranell Cheatham, MN, RN 

Polytrauma Nurse 

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Carolyn Dunbar, MSN-CCM, RN 

Nurse Case Manager 

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Claudia LaRocca, LCSW-BACS

Social Worker Case Manager 

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Eric Cousin, MSHS-HCM, TPA 

Transition Patient Advocate Program 

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Care we provide at VA Southeast Louisiana

We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:

  • Polytrauma care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Mental health care
  • Counseling
  • Family benefits counseling
  • Referral assistance

Vet Centers

Vet Centers are counseling centers that help Veterans readjust after deployment. The Vet Center in Southeast Louisiana  provides counseling for individuals, groups, married couples, and families. They also provide guidance and referrals for other VA and community resources.

Learn more about Vet Centers