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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Indiana

Indiana has about 371,000 veterans and 137 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 4 for every 10,000 veterans, 20th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 261 accredited VSO representatives.

137attorneys and agents
3.69per 10,000 veterans (rank 20)
60counties with none located by ZIP
75 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Walter Hermann

Claims agent · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 15128

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Robert Jones

Claims agent · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59889

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Lynda Lancaster

Attorney · Chesterton · IN

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61481

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Jesica Thorson

Attorney · Fort Wayne · IN

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 19347

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Katherine Forbes

Attorney · Indiannapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52111

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Randal Forbes

Attorney · Angola · IN

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 15299

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Kurt Bachman

Attorney · LaGrange · IN

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 25664

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Jayme Donnelson

Attorney · Carmel · IN

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 32744

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Brian Marlowe

Attorney · Hammond · IN

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9978

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Eric Friedman

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45082

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Aaron Tuley

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54390

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Heidi Adair

Attorney · Fort Wayne · IN

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 20285

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Elizabeth Adams

Attorney · Bloomington · IN

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54346

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Michael Nasser

Attorney · Terre Haute · IN

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59052

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John LaDue

Attorney · South Bend · IN

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56940

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Christopher Lee

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54922

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Erica Sherrard

Attorney · Floyds Knobs · IN

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 47762

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Joseph Langerak

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57418

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Jacqueline Jaques

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 43274

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Clifford Rice

Attorney · Valparaiso · IN

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 37749

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Heath Tuley

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39802

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Gabrielle Owens

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 49243

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John Longnaker III

Attorney · Anderson · IN

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 11790

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Lisa Dillman

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 23430

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Abigail Strehle

Attorney · Greenwood · IN

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56978

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Gayle Pettinga

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50537

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Henry Kelln

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55097

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Mark Holwager

Attorney · Beech Grove · IN

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34817

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Kristin Steckbeck

Attorney · Bluffton · IN

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 49512

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Corei Osborne

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52802

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Melissa Alexander

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52908

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Patricia Kinney

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42570

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Joshua Larsen

Attorney · Indianapolis · IN

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59710

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Amber Knight

Claims agent · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60811

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MacKenzi Payne-Crowe

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52644

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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 Indiana at a glance

124 accredited attorneys, 13 claims agents and 261 VSO representatives are based in Indiana.

Indiana's 137 attorneys and agents work out to 3.69 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 20 of 52 states and territories.

Of Indiana's 92 counties, 32 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (34.8 percent). County locations could not be matched for 14 people on the roster.

The largest groups in Indiana are in Indianapolis (31), Evansville (28), Fort Wayne (10), Valparaiso (6), and New Albany (4).

Indiana added 8 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Indiana: 7.3 years.

60 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP

In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.

Indiana's VA regional office is in Indianapolis.

Neighboring states

Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Indiana 3.69; Illinois 4.20; Kentucky 3.09; Michigan 4.08; Ohio 2.82. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.

Veterans and benefits in Indiana

About 371,000 veterans live in Indiana, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 116,177 veterans in Indiana 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 ratingIndianaNational
0 to 20 percent28.9 percent19.3 percent
30 to 40 percent12.9 percent10.5 percent
50 to 60 percent12.8 percent11.5 percent
70 to 90 percent25.9 percent29.5 percent
100 percent19.5 percent29.2 percent

That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 850 people in Indiana receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where Indiana claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a Indiana address: 12,985 claims pending, 10.9 percent pending more than 125 days.

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

Indianapolis regional office: 4,158 claims pending, 8.2 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 54.9 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 Indiana

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

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Indiana

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Indiana?

Indiana has 124 active accredited attorneys and 13 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 Indiana?

Indiana has 60 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.

How long do Indiana claims take?

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

Where can I find free help in Indiana?

Start with the Indiana VSO directory.

Sources and dates

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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Roster facts come from VA. Send the VA accreditation number and correction to support. Do not send claim records or medical information.