VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in District of Columbia

Accredited help in District of Columbia at a glance

338 accredited attorneys, 2 claims agents and 93 VSO representatives are based in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia's 340 attorneys and agents work out to 121.79 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 1 of 52 states and territories.

Of the District of Columbia's 1 county equivalent, 1 has an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (100.0 percent). County locations could not be matched for 14 people on the roster.

The largest groups in the District of Columbia are in Washington (339) and Washinton (1).

The District of Columbia added 44 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in the District of Columbia: 3.2 years. Accreditation dates were unavailable or invalid for 2 people; those records are left out of these time calculations.

The District of Columbia's VA regional office is in Washington DC.

Neighboring states

Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: the District of Columbia 121.79; Maryland 3.14; Virginia 3.19. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.

Veterans and benefits in District of Columbia

About 28,000 veterans live in the District of Columbia, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 7,384 veterans in the District of Columbia 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 22 people in the District of Columbia receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where District of Columbia claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a the District of Columbia address: 784 claims pending, 14.7 percent pending more than 125 days.

For claims with a the District of Columbia address, VA averaged 73.4 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.

Washington DC regional office: 116 claims pending, 10.3 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 75.2 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.

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?

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 District of Columbia

Find free VSO help in the District of Columbia or read about the District of Columbia veterans benefits.

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in District of Columbia

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in District of Columbia?

The District of Columbia has 338 active accredited attorneys and 2 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 District of Columbia?

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

How long do District of Columbia claims take?

VA averaged 73.4 days to complete claims with a the District of Columbia address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.

Where can I find free help in District of Columbia?

Start with the the District of Columbia 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.

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.