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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has about 55,000 veterans and 173 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 31 for every 10,000 veterans, 2nd among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 14 accredited VSO representatives.

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31.45per 10,000 veterans (rank 2)
0counties with none located by ZIP
79 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Gabriella Sheridan

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56743

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Christian McTarnaghan

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 49141

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Danielle Rinnier

Attorney · Warwick · RI

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 27122

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Samantha Richardson

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56740

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Robert Chisholm

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 8867

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Nicholas Phaneuf

Claims agent · North Smithfield · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 51761

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Angela Amaral

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60956

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Kelly Barbour

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61984

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Lauren McCue

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58463

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Rebekah Rodriguez

Claims agent · Warwick · RI

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58352

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Amy Odom

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10416

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Sarah Boisvere

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61986

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Ryan Seanor

Attorney · Warwick · RI

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 47669

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Kyle Bostrom

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51346

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Shawn Wright

Attorney · Pawtucket · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52723

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Eugene Carlino II

Attorney · Johnston · RI

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45791

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Erik Wallin

Attorney · Johnston · RI

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34747

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Kara Northup

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54205

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Bethany Cooke

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 47588

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Kailyn Leary

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56728

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Vanessa Cozzo

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 51765

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Elizabeth Dennigan

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54416

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Daphne Hamilton

Attorney · East Greenwich · RI

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60313

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Cheyenne Quintal

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58309

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Sarah Perno

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61445

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David Boyer

Attorney · Warwick · RI

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 30182

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Ericka Quigley

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 49589

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Ariel Gaspar

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56727

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David Tapalian

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60620

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Emon Northe

Attorney · Warwick · RI

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45723

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Jessica Bennett

Attorney · Warwick · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57336

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Danielle Gorini

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 27887

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Tearza Current

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52781

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William Dorry IV

Attorney · Johnston · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52110

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Lisa Ioannilli

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 29977

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Alison Fastino

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57657

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Bailey Richards

Claims agent · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56739

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David Remillard

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52104

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Sarah Normandin

Claims agent · Warren · RI

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60777

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Ethan Muckelbauer

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 53303

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Maura Black

Attorney · Providence · RI

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 41094

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Amie Monti

Attorney · Johnston · RI

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 51713

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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 Rhode Island at a glance

91 accredited attorneys, 82 claims agents and 14 VSO representatives are based in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island's 173 attorneys and agents work out to 31.45 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 2 of 52 states and territories.

Of Rhode Island's 5 counties, 5 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (100.0 percent). County locations could not be matched for 3 people on the roster.

The largest groups in Rhode Island are in Providence (114), Warwick (20), East Greenwich (15), Johnston (7), and Cranston (3).

Rhode Island added 25 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Rhode Island: 4.4 years. Accreditation dates were unavailable or invalid for 1 person; those records are left out of these time calculations.

Rhode Island's VA regional office is in Providence.

Neighboring states

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

Veterans and benefits in Rhode Island

About 55,000 veterans live in Rhode Island, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 16,212 veterans in Rhode Island 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 ratingRhode IslandNational
0 to 20 percent24.6 percent19.3 percent
30 to 40 percent12.2 percent10.5 percent
50 to 60 percent13.3 percent11.5 percent
70 to 90 percent28.4 percent29.5 percent
100 percent21.4 percent29.2 percent

That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 94 people in Rhode Island receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where Rhode Island claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a Rhode Island address: 1,444 claims pending, 11.6 percent pending more than 125 days.

For claims with a Rhode Island address, VA averaged 79.4 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.

Providence regional office: 1,327 claims pending, 13.9 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 72.9 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 Rhode Island

Find free VSO help in Rhode Island or read about Rhode Island veterans benefits.

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Rhode Island

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 91 active accredited attorneys and 82 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 Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 0 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.

How long do Rhode Island claims take?

VA averaged 79.4 days to complete claims with a Rhode Island address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.

Where can I find free help in Rhode Island?

Start with the Rhode Island 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.