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Attorney · Melbourne · FL
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Florida has about 1.41 million veterans and 773 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 5 for every 10,000 veterans, 9th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 599 accredited VSO representatives.
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5.47per 10,000 veterans (rank 9)
23counties with none located by ZIP
74 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Alan Watt
Claims agent · Lakeland · FL
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Attorney · Plantation · FL
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Attorney · Sarasota · FL
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Attorney · Cape Coral · FL
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Claims agent · St Augustine · FL
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Claims agent · Orlando · FL
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Attorney · Miami · FL
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Attorney · Deland · FL
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Attorney · Coral Gables · FL
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Claims agent · Jacksonville · FL
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Attorney · Tampa · FL
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Attorney · Jacksonville · FL
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Attorney · Delray Beach · FL
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Attorney · Palatka · FL
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Claims agent · Tampa · FL
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Attorney · Orlando · FL
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Attorney · Orlando · FL
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Attorney · Jacksonville · FL
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Attorney · Plantation · FL
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Attorney · Gainesville · FL
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Attorney · Palm Coast · FL
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Attorney · Daytona Beach · FL
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Attorney · Orlando · FL
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Attorney · Orlando · FL
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Attorney · Tallahassee · FL
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Attorney · Jacksonville · FL
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Attorney · Daytona Beach · FL
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Attorney · Lakeland · FL
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Attorney · New Port Richey · FL
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Attorney · Spring Hill · FL
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Attorney · Coral Springs · FL
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Attorney · St Petersburg · FL
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Attorney · Winter Park · FL
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Attorney · Loxahatchee · FL
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Attorney · Altamonte Springs · FL
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Attorney · Miami · FL
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Skiles Jones
Attorney · Orlando · FL
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Attorney · Lakeland · FL
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Attorney · Oakland Park · FL
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Attorney · Tampa · FL
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Michael Steinberg
Attorney · Tampa · FL
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Attorney · Tampa · FL
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Attorney · Tampa · FL
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Sarah McNeese
Claims agent · Ft. Lauderdale · FL
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Attorney · Sarasota · FL
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Attorney · Davie · FL
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Samuel Edelstein
Attorney · Miami · FL
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Claims agent · Bradenton · FL
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Accredited help in Florida at a glance
672 accredited attorneys, 101 claims agents and 599 VSO representatives are based in Florida.
Florida's 773 attorneys and agents work out to 5.47 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 9 of 52 states and territories.
Of Florida's 67 counties, 44 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (65.7 percent). County locations could not be matched for 70 people on the roster.
The largest groups in Florida are in Tampa (58), Orlando (53), Miami (48), Jacksonville (37), and St. Petersburg (33).
Florida added 96 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Florida: 5.1 years. Accreditation dates were unavailable or invalid for 5 people; those records are left out of these time calculations.
23 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Baker County
- Bradford County
- Calhoun County
- Citrus County
- DeSoto County
- Dixie County
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Gilchrist County
- Glades County
- Gulf County
- Hamilton County
- Hardee County
- Hendry County
- Holmes County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Lafayette County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Okeechobee County
- Taylor County
- Union County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Florida's VA regional office is in St. Petersburg.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Florida 5.47; Alabama 3.18; Georgia 4.15. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Florida
About 1.41 million veterans live in Florida, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 538,014 veterans in Florida 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 700 people in Florida receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Florida claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-09-19.
Claims with a Florida address: 63,653 claims pending, 10.6 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Florida address, VA averaged 74.1 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
St. Petersburg regional office: 11,590 claims pending, 12.1 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 70.3 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 Florida
Find free VSO help in Florida or read about Florida veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Florida
How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Florida?
Florida has 672 active accredited attorneys and 101 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 Florida?
Florida has 23 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.
How long do Florida claims take?
VA averaged 74.1 days to complete claims with a Florida address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Florida?
Start with the Florida 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 2026-09-29.
- VA Monday Morning Workload Report, 2026-09-19.
- Census county adjacency, 2024; state neighbors include water-boundary contacts.
How this directory works
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