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Henry Fincher
Attorney
- Accredited since
- 2017
- Location
- Cookeville, TN
- 1 review mentions VA claims
- Online appointments
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Tennessee by the numbers
Tennessee has about 435,000 veterans and 135 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 3 for every 10,000 veterans, 28th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code on this page, or find free help from one of the state's 303 accredited VSO representatives.
- attorneys and agents
- 135
- per 10,000 veterans (rank 28)
- 3.11
- counties with none located by ZIP
- 66
- average to decide a claim
- 67 days
Firms that also serve Tennessee
These attorneys and claims agents are based in other states and say they take clients in Tennessee. They are not counted in the Tennessee totals above.
- Accredited since
- 2026
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Handles VA claims
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- Accredited since
- 2026
- Location
- Watertown, WI
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Attorney Deena Wingard
Attorney · Mitchell and Wingard, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Verified profile
- Accredited since
- 2024
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
Former Rating Specialist, Decision Review Officer and Rating Quality Review Specialist
Accredited help in Tennessee at a glance
116 accredited attorneys, 19 claims agents and 303 VSO representatives are based in Tennessee.
Tennessee's 135 attorneys and agents work out to 3.11 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 28 of 52 states and territories.
Of Tennessee's 95 counties, 29 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (30.5 percent). County locations could not be matched for 17 people on the roster.
The largest groups in Tennessee are in Memphis (21), Nashville (17), Knoxville (14), Hendersonville (9), and Jackson (7).
Tennessee added 8 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Tennessee: 6.5 years.
66 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Bedford County
- Benton County
- Bledsoe County
- Campbell County
- Cannon County
- Carter County
- Chester County
- Claiborne County
- Clay County
- Cocke County
- Coffee County
- Cumberland County
- Decatur County
- DeKalb County
- Fayette County
- Fentress County
- Franklin County
- Gibson County
- Grainger County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Hamblen County
- Hancock County
- Hardeman County
- Hawkins County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Hickman County
- Houston County
- Humphreys County
- Jackson County
- Johnson County
- Lake County
- Lauderdale County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Loudon County
- Macon County
- Marshall County
- McMinn County
- McNairy County
- Meigs County
- Moore County
- Morgan County
- Obion County
- Overton County
- Perry County
- Pickett County
- Polk County
- Rhea County
- Roane County
- Robertson County
- Scott County
- Sequatchie County
- Smith County
- Stewart County
- Trousdale County
- Unicoi County
- Union County
- Van Buren County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Weakley County
- White County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Tennessee's VA regional office is in Nashville.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Tennessee 3.11; Alabama 3.21; Arkansas 3.69; Georgia 4.29; Kentucky 3.20; Missouri 3.17; Mississippi 2.85; North Carolina 3.89; Virginia 3.30. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Tennessee
About 435,000 veterans live in Tennessee, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 168,911 veterans in Tennessee 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 1,300 people in Tennessee receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Tennessee claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-10-31.
Claims with a Tennessee address: 19,328 claims pending, 10.4 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Tennessee address, VA averaged 67.4 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Nashville regional office: 5,079 claims pending, 19.8 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 84.2 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 1,378,030 rulings in 511,036 Board decisions: 22.2 percent granted, 27.1 percent denied, and 40.8 percent remanded. These are appealed cases, not initial VA claims.
On service connection rulings the Board granted or denied, grant shares were 99.2 percent when the Board relied on a favorable medical opinion, 0.7 percent when the opinion evidence went against the claim, and 27.1 percent when no medical opinion was weighed.
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 | On your own with Claim Raven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to you | Free | Usually a share of past-due benefits if you win | Usually a share of past-due benefits if you win | Free to start, then a monthly plan. You keep all of your back pay. |
| When they can charge | Never | Only after VA decides your claim | Only after VA decides your claim | Never from your back pay |
| Typical fee | None | Often 20 percent of back pay | Often 20 percent of back pay | None from your 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 | No. Claim Raven helps you prepare; it does not represent you |
| 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 | You want to understand your records and decision letters and file the claim yourself |
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 Tennessee
Find free VSO help in Tennessee or read about Tennessee veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Tennessee
How much does a VA disability lawyer cost in Tennessee?
Federal VA rules apply in Tennessee. Representatives usually charge only after VA decides your claim, and VA presumes a fee of 20 percent of past-due benefits or less is reasonable.
Do I need a lawyer for my VA disability claim?
Not always. 303 accredited VSO representatives in Tennessee help for free, often with a first claim. Paid help usually starts after a denial.
What is the difference between a VA-accredited attorney and a claims agent?
Tennessee has 116 accredited attorneys and 19 claims agents. Attorneys are lawyers; claims agents are accredited non-attorneys. Both can handle VA claims and appeals.
Can a VA-accredited lawyer outside Tennessee help me?
Yes. Accreditation is national. 66 of Tennessee's 95 counties have none located by ZIP, so ask about phone and video appointments.
How do I choose a VA disability lawyer in Tennessee?
Ask about experience with your issue, the fee in writing and who handles your case. Claim Raven does not rank Tennessee representatives by quality.
What benefits does a 100% disabled veteran get in Tennessee?
Tennessee has its own veteran benefits, and many depend on your rating. See Tennessee veteran benefits by rating.
How long do Tennessee claims take?
VA averaged 67.4 days to complete claims with a Tennessee address this fiscal year, as of 2026-10-31. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Tennessee?
Start with the Tennessee VSO directory.
Sources and dates
- VA veteran population (VetPop2023), September 2023 projection.
- VA compensation recipients (FY2025), September 2025.
- Board representation (FY2024).
- Board analysis, 2026-10-06.
- VA accreditation roster, facts refreshed 2026-11-09.
- VA Monday Morning Workload Report, 2026-10-31.
- Census county adjacency, 2024; state neighbors include water-boundary contacts.
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