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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has about 274,000 veterans and 158 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 6 for every 10,000 veterans, 8th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 229 accredited VSO representatives.

158attorneys and agents
5.77per 10,000 veterans (rank 8)
3counties with none located by ZIP
85 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Matthew Landry

Attorney · Walpole · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59099

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Nicholas Hasenfus

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 40796

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Stephen Delcuze

Attorney · West Newton · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60426

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Patrick Long

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34698

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Graham Wright

Attorney · Braintree · MA

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 20958

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Ricky LeBlanc

Attorney · Chestnut Hill · MA

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 37609

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Destini Aguero

Attorney · Jamaica Plain · MA

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 47854

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Nancy Preis

Attorney · Arlington · MA

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 14792

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Jane DePalma

Attorney · Dedham · MA

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 35459

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Philip McGovern

Attorney · Arlington · MA

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56400

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Harvey Weiner

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 13170

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Kaily Hepburn

Attorney · West Springfield · MA

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 32005

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Jaime Margolis

Attorney · Springfield · MA

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55692

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Charles Provine

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61973

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Kristin Small

Attorney · Northampton · MA

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61005

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Scott Pitta

Attorney · Raynham · MA

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50429

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Perry Denton

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56783

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Michael Kelley

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10663

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Adam Bond

Attorney · Middleboro · MA

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 22186

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Lauren Straight

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58656

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Eve Elliott

Attorney · Braintree · MA

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 32997

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Katherine Coombs

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57639

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Patrick Tracey

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 12895

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Catherine Ady-Bell

Attorney · Springfield · MA

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51410

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Kristin Lyons

Attorney · Seekonk · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59620

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Shridhar Jayanthi

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54644

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Dana Montalto

Attorney · Jamaica Plain · MA

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 32561

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Martin Polignone

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60413

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Paula Almgren

Attorney · Lenox · MA

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 14939

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Joseph Sgambato

Attorney · Hanover · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60119

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Samuel Parker

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57391

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Christopher Duerden

Attorney · Boston · MA

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60049

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Linda Fisher

Attorney · Norwood · MA

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26045

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Thomas Clougherty

Attorney · Braintree · MA

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51489

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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 Massachusetts at a glance

148 accredited attorneys, 10 claims agents and 229 VSO representatives are based in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts's 158 attorneys and agents work out to 5.77 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 8 of 52 states and territories.

Of Massachusetts's 14 counties, 11 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (78.6 percent). County locations could not be matched for 5 people on the roster.

The largest groups in Massachusetts are in Boston (52), Worcester (12), Springfield (8), Arlington (4), and Braintree (4).

Massachusetts added 20 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Massachusetts: 4.2 years.

3 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.

Massachusetts's VA regional office is in Boston.

Neighboring states

Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Massachusetts 5.77; Connecticut 5.85; New Hampshire 2.91; New York 7.14; Rhode Island 31.45; Vermont 1.81. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.

Veterans and benefits in Massachusetts

About 274,000 veterans live in Massachusetts, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 76,563 veterans in Massachusetts 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 ratingMassachusettsNational
0 to 20 percent26.1 percent19.3 percent
30 to 40 percent11.6 percent10.5 percent
50 to 60 percent11.8 percent11.5 percent
70 to 90 percent27.7 percent29.5 percent
100 percent22.8 percent29.2 percent

That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 480 people in Massachusetts receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where Massachusetts claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a Massachusetts address: 6,839 claims pending, 12.2 percent pending more than 125 days.

For claims with a Massachusetts address, VA averaged 85.0 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.

Boston regional office: 1,168 claims pending, 12.0 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 71.1 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 Massachusetts

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

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Massachusetts

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 148 active accredited attorneys and 10 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 3 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.

How long do Massachusetts claims take?

VA averaged 85.0 days to complete claims with a Massachusetts address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.

Where can I find free help in Massachusetts?

Start with the Massachusetts 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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