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Attorney · Rockville · MD
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Maryland has about 360,000 veterans and 113 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 3 for every 10,000 veterans, 25th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 94 accredited VSO representatives.
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3.14per 10,000 veterans (rank 25)
10counties with none located by ZIP
72 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Dakota Warner
Attorney · Ellerslie · MD
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Shelly Sheetz
Attorney · Kensington · MD
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Attorney · White Plains · MD
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Anne Walton
Attorney · Gaithersburg · MD
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Kate Swedlow
Attorney · Elkridge · MD
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Kandace Scherr
Attorney · Lutherville · MD
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Leta Jackson
Attorney · College Park · MD
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Attorney · Rosedale · MD
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John Wardell
Claims agent · Annapolis · MD
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Kanisha Laffitte
Attorney · Hanover · MD
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Sandy Raysor-Taylor
Attorney · Baltimore · MD
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Lynndolyn Mitchell
Attorney · Rockville · MD
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Accredited help in Maryland at a glance
101 accredited attorneys, 12 claims agents and 94 VSO representatives are based in Maryland.
Maryland's 113 attorneys and agents work out to 3.14 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 25 of 52 states and territories.
Of Maryland's 24 counties, 14 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (58.3 percent). County locations could not be matched for 4 people on the roster.
The largest groups in Maryland are in Baltimore (20), Columbia (7), Rockville (7), Bethesda (6), and Annapolis (4).
Maryland added 15 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Maryland: 5.8 years.
10 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Calvert County
- Caroline County
- Cecil County
- Dorchester County
- Garrett County
- Kent County
- Somerset County
- St. Mary's County
- Talbot County
- Worcester County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Maryland's VA regional office is in Baltimore.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Maryland 3.14; District of Columbia 121.79; Delaware 4.73; Pennsylvania 4.05; Virginia 3.19; West Virginia 2.34. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Maryland
About 360,000 veterans live in Maryland, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 121,252 veterans in Maryland 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 1,100 people in Maryland receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Maryland claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-09-19.
Claims with a Maryland address: 12,436 claims pending, 11.1 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Maryland address, VA averaged 72.4 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Baltimore regional office: 3,687 claims pending, 10.6 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 68.5 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 Maryland
Find free VSO help in Maryland or read about Maryland veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Maryland
How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Maryland?
Maryland has 101 active accredited attorneys and 12 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 Maryland?
Maryland has 10 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.
How long do Maryland claims take?
VA averaged 72.4 days to complete claims with a Maryland address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Maryland?
Start with the Maryland 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.
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