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13 claims resources · VA Claims
The official way to start, supplement, or track a disability claim. No fee. Upload evidence, file Fully Developed Claims, and check status. Start here even if a VSO later takes over representation.
The Office of General Counsel directory of every attorney, claims agent, and VSO accredited to represent you before VA. If a company is not on this list, do not sign.
Free accredited National Service Officers at VA regional offices and hospitals. DAV files and appeals claims for veterans of every era and does not take a cut of your award.
Erlanger, KY
Accredited VFW service officers file claims at no cost. Posts in thousands of communities can get you to an NSO. Strong on combat-related and overseas-service claims.
Kansas City, MO
Accredited representatives and a Department Service Officer network. The Legion helped write the original GI Bill and still files claims without charging veterans.
Indianapolis, IN
The go-to accredited VSO for spinal cord injury, disorders, and ALS. PVA national service officers know the specialty ratings and SMC math that generalists miss.
Washington, DC
Independent nonprofit law firm. Publishes the Veterans Benefits Manual used by VSOs and courts, trains advocates, and takes select precedent-setting cases.
Washington, DC
VA-accredited nationwide disability firm, based in Florida. Known for appeals, PACT Act, TDIU, and underrated claims. Free consult; contingency fee only if you win past-due benefits.
Longwood, FL
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VA-accredited firm with a national reputation on Board of Veterans' Appeals and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims work. Strong on complex, previously denied claims.
Providence, RI
Often the right call after a VSO has taken a claim as far as it can go.
Family-owned, VA-accredited firm that handles disability claims and appeals nationwide from Indiana. High volume of veterans-only work and a long public case record.
Evansville, IN
Veteran-owned, VA-accredited firm. Combat veterans on staff. Known for PTSD, MST, and combat-related claims and for walking clients through C&P prep.
Lincoln, NE
Accredited VSO with deep experience on herbicide, PACT Act, and older-era claims. Representation is free and not limited to Vietnam veterans.
Silver Spring, MD
VA-accredited appellate boutique. Frequently named by other veterans' lawyers for Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims work and for cases that have already been denied more than once.
Little Rock, AR
Best after a VSO or another firm has already built a record.
