Andrew Angel
Attorney · Chicago · IL
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Illinois has about 621,000 veterans and 261 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 4 for every 10,000 veterans, 12th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 299 accredited VSO representatives.
261attorneys and agents
4.20per 10,000 veterans (rank 12)
80counties with none located by ZIP
79 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Jamie Holz
Attorney · Mokena · IL
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Attorney · Oak Brook · IL
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Claims agent · Wauconda · IL
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Attorney · New Lenox · IL
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Attorney · West Chicago · IL
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Attorney · Chicago · IL
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Attorney · Joliet · IL
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Attorney · Westmont · IL
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Attorney · Chicago · IL
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Gerald Schmitt
Claims agent · New Lenox · IL
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Accredited help in Illinois at a glance
238 accredited attorneys, 23 claims agents and 299 VSO representatives are based in Illinois.
Illinois's 261 attorneys and agents work out to 4.20 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 12 of 52 states and territories.
Of Illinois's 102 counties, 22 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (21.6 percent). County locations could not be matched for 3 people on the roster.
The largest groups in Illinois are in Chicago (127), Belleville (11), Edwardsville (11), Rockford (6), and Peoria (5).
Illinois added 27 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Illinois: 4.1 years.
80 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Alexander County
- Bond County
- Brown County
- Bureau County
- Calhoun County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Christian County
- Clark County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Coles County
- Crawford County
- Cumberland County
- De Witt County
- Douglas County
- Edgar County
- Edwards County
- Effingham County
- Fayette County
- Ford County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Gallatin County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Hamilton County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Jefferson County
- Jersey County
- Johnson County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- LaSalle County
- Lawrence County
- Lee County
- Logan County
- Macon County
- Macoupin County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- Mason County
- Massac County
- McDonough County
- McLean County
- Menard County
- Mercer County
- Monroe County
- Morgan County
- Moultrie County
- Ogle County
- Perry County
- Piatt County
- Pike County
- Pope County
- Pulaski County
- Putnam County
- Randolph County
- Richland County
- Saline County
- Schuyler County
- Scott County
- Shelby County
- Stark County
- Stephenson County
- Tazewell County
- Union County
- Vermilion County
- Wabash County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- White County
- Whiteside County
- Woodford County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Illinois's VA regional office is in Chicago.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Illinois 4.20; Iowa 1.27; Indiana 3.69; Kentucky 3.09; Michigan 4.08; Missouri 2.99; Wisconsin 2.11. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Illinois
About 621,000 veterans live in Illinois, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 138,447 veterans in Illinois 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 530 people in Illinois receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Illinois claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-09-19.
Claims with a Illinois address: 15,950 claims pending, 11.4 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Illinois address, VA averaged 79.1 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Chicago regional office: 3,343 claims pending, 13.2 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 73.6 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 Illinois
Find free VSO help in Illinois or read about Illinois veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Illinois
How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Illinois?
Illinois has 238 active accredited attorneys and 23 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 Illinois?
Illinois has 80 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.
How long do Illinois claims take?
VA averaged 79.1 days to complete claims with a Illinois address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Illinois?
Start with the Illinois 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
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