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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Ohio

Ohio has about 669,000 veterans and 189 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 3 for every 10,000 veterans, 33rd among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 405 accredited VSO representatives.

189attorneys and agents
2.82per 10,000 veterans (rank 33)
56counties with none located by ZIP
78 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Dilynn Roettker

Attorney · Columbus · OH

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 40417

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Melonia Bennett

Attorney · Columbus · OH

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57671

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Michael Bryan

Attorney · Zanesville · OH

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 15142

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Jennifer Brown

Attorney · Canton · OH

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61842

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Michael Borowski

Attorney · Mayfield Heights · OH

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51192

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Brady Grove

Attorney · Dayton · OH

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 53614

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Stephanie Lehota

Attorney · Canton · OH

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 49987

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Anna Lynch

Attorney · Columbus · OH

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56133

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Christopher Debski

Attorney · Canal Fulton · OH

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34396

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Kathryn Williams

Attorney · Solon · OH

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 22895

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Jacob Montgomery

Attorney · Lancaster · OH

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60539

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James Koewler

Attorney · Richfield · OH

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 15866

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Isabel Bielamowicz

Attorney · Cleveland · OH

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61818

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George Lovett

Attorney · Tipp City · OH

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39048

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Michael Mooney

Attorney · Cincinnati · OH

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9144

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Scott Crowley

Attorney · Cincinnati · OH

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58750

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Robert Raper

Attorney · Dayton · OH

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 37490

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Chad Fritz

Attorney · Dublin · OH

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38672

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David Kammer

Attorney · Cincinnati · OH

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 48544

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Brad Andringa

Attorney · Dayton · OH

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45543

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Richard Myers

Attorney · Westlake · OH

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 14849

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Karrie Howard

Attorney · South Euclid · OH

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61892

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Todd Noll

Attorney · Perrysburg · OH

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34571

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Abigail Dop

Attorney · Columbus · OH

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62017

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Terry Donner

Attorney · Willoughby · OH

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 33033

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Peter Faerber

Attorney · Ostrander · OH

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 43361

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Ashton Hood

Attorney · Columbus · OH

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59357

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Krystle Rivera

Attorney · Cleveland · OH

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51175

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Tracie Schmidt

Attorney · Canfield · OH

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 33951

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A. Rich

Attorney · Cleveland · OH

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51049

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Michael Millonig

Attorney · Dayton · OH

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 18720

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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 Ohio at a glance

181 accredited attorneys, 8 claims agents and 405 VSO representatives are based in Ohio.

Ohio's 189 attorneys and agents work out to 2.82 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 33 of 52 states and territories.

Of Ohio's 88 counties, 32 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (36.4 percent). County locations could not be matched for 5 people on the roster.

The largest groups in Ohio are in Columbus (24), Dayton (18), Cleveland (16), Cincinnati (15), and Dublin (6).

Ohio added 22 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Ohio: 8.7 years. Accreditation dates were unavailable or invalid for 1 person; those records are left out of these time calculations.

56 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.

Ohio's VA regional office is in Cleveland.

Neighboring states

Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Ohio 2.82; Indiana 3.69; Kentucky 3.09; Michigan 4.08; Pennsylvania 4.05; West Virginia 2.34. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.

Veterans and benefits in Ohio

About 669,000 veterans live in Ohio, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 191,332 veterans in Ohio 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 ratingOhioNational
0 to 20 percent24.8 percent19.3 percent
30 to 40 percent13.0 percent10.5 percent
50 to 60 percent13.0 percent11.5 percent
70 to 90 percent27.7 percent29.5 percent
100 percent21.6 percent29.2 percent

That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 1,000 people in Ohio receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where Ohio claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a Ohio address: 19,868 claims pending, 10.4 percent pending more than 125 days.

For claims with a Ohio address, VA averaged 78.1 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.

Cleveland regional office: 3,997 claims pending, 13.3 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 73.4 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 Ohio

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

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Ohio

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Ohio?

Ohio has 181 active accredited attorneys and 8 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 Ohio?

Ohio has 56 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.

How long do Ohio claims take?

VA averaged 78.1 days to complete claims with a Ohio address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.

Where can I find free help in Ohio?

Start with the Ohio 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.