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Houston area by the numbers

About 275,000 veterans live in the Houston area's 10 counties, and 137 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents are based there. Claims agents are not lawyers. VA accredits both to help with claims and appeals.

attorneys and agents based here: 137
veterans in these counties: 275,000
counties: 10
nearest VA regional office: Houston

Accredited help in the Houston area

130 accredited attorneys and 7 claims agents list an address in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Liberty County, Waller County, Austin County, Galveston County, Chambers County, and San Jacinto County.

Representatives can take clients anywhere, so you can also browse every Texas listing.

Veteran counts are VA's rounded county projections.

VA offices serving the Houston area

The nearest VA regional benefit office is the Houston VA Regional Benefit Office in Houston.

VA medical centers nearest these counties: Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Houston).

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in the Houston area

How much does a VA disability lawyer cost in Houston?

The same federal VA rules apply everywhere. A representative can generally 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 based in Houston?

No. VA accreditation is national and Board hearings are mostly virtual. If you prefer to meet in person, 137 representatives are based in the Houston area.

Where can I find free VA claim help in Houston?

County veterans service officers help for free. Start with the Texas VSO directory.

Claim Raven is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We do not recommend or endorse any attorney or claims agent. Listings come from VA's public accreditation records. Paid placements are advertising. Check an attorney's accreditation on VA's accreditation search before you hire them.

VA accreditation allows a person to represent claimants before VA. It is not a recommendation. Attorneys are lawyers; claims agents are accredited non-attorneys. A VSO can provide free claims help. Confirm current accreditation in VA's official search.

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