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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Colorado has about 368,000 veterans and 82 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 2 for every 10,000 veterans, 37th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 164 accredited VSO representatives.
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2.23per 10,000 veterans (rank 37)
54counties with none located by ZIP
71 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Lucas Westerman
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Attorney · Centennial · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Anthony Woloch
Attorney · Colorado Springs · CO
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Megan Farooqui
Attorney · Boulder · CO
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Sarah Pheral
Attorney · Longmont · CO
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Payton Martinez
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Adam Perry
Claims agent · Boulder · CO
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Brett Bailey
Attorney · Littleton · CO
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Bradley Cummings
Attorney · Littleton · CO
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Elizabeth Bollendonk
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Attorney · Littleton · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Attorney · Colorado Springs · CO
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Katharine Thayer
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Claims agent · Highlands Ranch · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Rebecca Payne
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Timothy Franklin
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Craig Mueller
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Joel Sayres
Attorney · Denver · CO
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James Black
Attorney · Colorado Springs · CO
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John Sharp
Attorney · Denver · CO
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Ann Vessels
Attorney · Centennial · CO
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Attorney · Boulder · CO
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Attorney · Denver · CO
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Claim this profile, freeAccredited help in Colorado at a glance
76 accredited attorneys, 6 claims agents and 164 VSO representatives are based in Colorado.
Colorado's 82 attorneys and agents work out to 2.23 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 37 of 52 states and territories.
Of Colorado's 64 counties, 10 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (15.6 percent).
The largest groups in Colorado are in Denver (40), Colorado Springs (12), Boulder (8), Littleton (5), and Aurora (2).
Colorado added 9 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Colorado: 5.6 years.
54 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Alamosa County
- Archuleta County
- Baca County
- Bent County
- Broomfield County
- Chaffee County
- Cheyenne County
- Clear Creek County
- Conejos County
- Costilla County
- Crowley County
- Custer County
- Dolores County
- Eagle County
- Elbert County
- Fremont County
- Garfield County
- Gilpin County
- Grand County
- Gunnison County
- Hinsdale County
- Jackson County
- Kiowa County
- Kit Carson County
- La Plata County
- Lake County
- Las Animas County
- Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Mesa County
- Mineral County
- Moffat County
- Montezuma County
- Montrose County
- Morgan County
- Otero County
- Ouray County
- Park County
- Phillips County
- Pitkin County
- Prowers County
- Pueblo County
- Rio Blanco County
- Rio Grande County
- Routt County
- Saguache County
- San Juan County
- San Miguel County
- Sedgwick County
- Summit County
- Teller County
- Washington County
- Weld County
- Yuma County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Colorado's VA regional office is in Denver.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Colorado 2.23; Arizona 1.99; Kansas 3.70; Nebraska 8.30; New Mexico 1.63; Oklahoma 2.23; Utah 4.01; Wyoming 1.98. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Colorado
About 368,000 veterans live in Colorado, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 140,290 veterans in Colorado received VA disability compensation at the end of fiscal year 2025. VA does not publish very small county counts, so the true number is a little higher.
That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 1,700 people in Colorado receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Colorado claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-09-19.
Claims with a Colorado address: 12,425 claims pending, 11.0 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Colorado address, VA averaged 71.4 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Denver regional office: 3,592 claims pending, 11.0 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 68.2 days pending.
VA moves claims between offices, so an office's queue can include claims from other states.
Board hearings are mostly virtual, so an attorney does not need to be local.
How representation relates to Board results
National Board of Veterans' Appeals results, fiscal year 2024, legacy appeals.
| Representation | Appeals allowed |
|---|---|
| Attorney | 42.7 percent |
| Claims agent | 37.5 percent |
| AMVETS | 34.9 percent |
| American Legion | 32.0 percent |
| Disabled American Veterans | 31.7 percent |
| State service organizations | 31.5 percent |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | 31.5 percent |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | 30.9 percent |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 30.7 percent |
| No representation | 29.7 percent |
These are national figures for older appeals and do not account for differences between cases.
What decides Board appeals
Claim Raven's national analysis covers 101,518 condition decisions in 49,876 appeals: 29.5 percent granted, 40.8 percent denied, and 26.6 percent remanded. These are appealed cases, not initial VA claims.
Where the Board rated the medical link, grant shares were 89.7 percent when strong, 3.7 percent when weak, and 1.6 percent when missing. Grant shares were 16.7 percent with one kind of evidence and 56.9 percent with six or more kinds of evidence, among the 80,128 condition decisions where evidence types were identified.
These figures show association, not cause. Read the analysis and methodology.
Which kind of help fits you?
| Compare your options | Free VSO | Accredited claims agent | Accredited attorney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to you | Free | Usually a share of past-due benefits if you win | Usually a share of past-due benefits if you win |
| When they can charge | Never | Only after VA decides your claim | Only after VA decides your claim |
| Typical fee | None | Often 20 percent of back pay | Often 20 percent of back pay |
| Can take you to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | Usually no | Some, if admitted to that court | Yes, if admitted to that court |
| Good fit when | You are filing a first claim or want free help | Your claim was denied and you want paid help | Your claim was denied, you are headed to the Board or the Court, or the case is complex |
VA presumes fees up to 20 percent of back pay reasonable; above 33 1/3 percent, unreasonable. Get the agreement in writing.
Free help in Colorado
Find free VSO help in Colorado or read about Colorado veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Colorado
How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Colorado?
Colorado has 76 active accredited attorneys and 6 claims agents based in the state.
How much does a VA-accredited attorney charge?
Often 20 percent of back pay, after VA decides the claim. Agree to fees in writing. VSO help is free.
Do I need an attorney in my county in Colorado?
Colorado has 54 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.
How long do Colorado claims take?
VA averaged 71.4 days to complete claims with a Colorado address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Colorado?
Start with the Colorado VSO directory.
Sources and dates
- VA veteran population (VetPop2023), September 2023 projection.
- VA compensation recipients (FY2025), September 2025.
- Board representation (FY2024).
- Board analysis, 2026-08-06.
- Evidence analysis, 2026-08-03.
- VA accreditation roster, facts refreshed 2026-09-28.
- VA Monday Morning Workload Report, 2026-09-19.
- Census county adjacency, 2024; state neighbors include water-boundary contacts.
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