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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Delaware

Delaware has about 63,000 veterans and 30 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 5 for every 10,000 veterans, 10th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 13 accredited VSO representatives.

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4.73per 10,000 veterans (rank 10)
0counties with none located by ZIP
75 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Thomas Reed

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9815

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Sindhu Daniel

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54265

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Karen Vicks

Attorney · Dover · DE

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10828

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Meaghan Hudson

Attorney · Millsboro · DE

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59770

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Linda Levinson

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52103

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Stephanie O'Byrne

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60556

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Marcy McLaughlin Smith

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45846

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Michele Procino-Wells

Attorney · Seaford · DE

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 22164

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Kenneth Listwak

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 46765

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Marla Benedek

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 46323

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Jennifer Ying

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 23550

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Bryan Blaylock

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57911

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John Robbert

Attorney · Oean View · DE

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38485

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Amber Woodland

Attorney · Seaford · DE

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 22794

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Dottie Arfaa

Attorney · Milton · DE

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58944

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Michael Barber

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57786

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Frank Rubinate

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34985

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Leslie DiPietro

Attorney · Millsboro · DE

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 35371

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Jennifer Morrell

Attorney · Wilmington · DE

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 22842

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Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points, not travel distances. ZIP areas can cross county lines.

Accredited help in Delaware at a glance

30 accredited attorneys, 0 claims agents and 13 VSO representatives are based in Delaware.

Delaware's 30 attorneys and agents work out to 4.73 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 10 of 52 states and territories.

Of Delaware's 3 counties, 3 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (100.0 percent). County locations could not be matched for 2 people on the roster.

The largest groups in Delaware are in Wilmington (20), Dover (2), Millsboro (2), Seaford (2), and Hockessin (1).

Delaware added 1 newly accredited attorney or agent in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Delaware: 7.7 years.

Delaware's VA regional office is in Wilmington.

Neighboring states

Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Delaware 4.73; Maryland 3.14; New Jersey 4.55; Pennsylvania 4.05. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.

Veterans and benefits in Delaware

About 63,000 veterans live in Delaware, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 19,494 veterans in Delaware 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.

Disability ratings among recipients with a reported rating group
Combined ratingDelawareNational
0 to 20 percent19.0 percent19.3 percent
30 to 40 percent11.0 percent10.5 percent
50 to 60 percent12.2 percent11.5 percent
70 to 90 percent31.2 percent29.5 percent
100 percent26.6 percent29.2 percent

That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 650 people in Delaware receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where Delaware claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a Delaware address: 2,123 claims pending, 11.3 percent pending more than 125 days.

For claims with a Delaware address, VA averaged 75.2 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.

Wilmington regional office: 448 claims pending, 11.6 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 68.9 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.

RepresentationAppeals allowed
Attorney42.7 percent
Claims agent37.5 percent
AMVETS34.9 percent
American Legion32.0 percent
Disabled American Veterans31.7 percent
State service organizations31.5 percent
Paralyzed Veterans of America31.5 percent
Vietnam Veterans of America30.9 percent
Veterans of Foreign Wars30.7 percent
No representation29.7 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 optionsFree VSOAccredited claims agentAccredited attorney
Cost to youFreeUsually a share of past-due benefits if you winUsually a share of past-due benefits if you win
When they can chargeNeverOnly after VA decides your claimOnly after VA decides your claim
Typical feeNoneOften 20 percent of back payOften 20 percent of back pay
Can take you to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans ClaimsUsually noSome, if admitted to that courtYes, if admitted to that court
Good fit whenYou are filing a first claim or want free helpYour claim was denied and you want paid helpYour 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 Delaware

Find free VSO help in Delaware or read about Delaware veterans benefits.

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Delaware

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Delaware?

Delaware has 30 active accredited attorneys and 0 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 Delaware?

Delaware has 0 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.

How long do Delaware claims take?

VA averaged 75.2 days to complete claims with a Delaware address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.

Where can I find free help in Delaware?

Start with the Delaware VSO directory.

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How this directory works

Every active VA-accredited attorney and claims agent is listed for free. Attorneys can claim their listing to add their firm, website and details. Premier and Featured are paid spots above the free listings, labeled "Paid placement." When Featured spots are not sold, they rotate daily among listed attorneys at no cost, labeled "Free rotating spot." Payment never changes the order of the free listings below them.

Claim Raven is not a law firm. No legal advice or endorsements. VA roster listings; paid placements are advertising. Check VA accreditation.

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