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Clifton Coufal
Attorney
- Accredited since
- 2018
- Location
- Ft. Worth, TX
- 3 reviews mention VA claims
5.0101 reviews
View profileJill Mitchell-Thein
Attorney
- Accredited since
- 2008
- Location
- Cibolo, TX
- 1 Veterans Court decision
- 7 reviews mention VA claims
5.08 reviews
View profileMolly Shuminer
Attorney · O'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Accredited since
- 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
- 5 accredited at this firm
1.01 firm review
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Charles Livingston
Attorney · Livingston & Flowers, P.L.L.C.
- Accredited since
- 2025
- Location
- Houston, TX
5.026 firm reviews
Request a free consultationSujohn Das
Attorney · Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Accredited since
- 2021
- Location
- Houston, TX
- 4 accredited at this firm
4.04 firm reviews
Request a free consultationGeorge Pitchford
Attorney · Pitchford - Davis, LLP.
- Accredited since
- 2026
- Location
- McAllen, TX
- Spanish spoken
4.144 firm reviews
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Jonna Treble
Attorney · Lone Star Legal Aid
- Accredited since
- 2024
- Location
- Houston, TX
- 8 accredited at this firm
3.2251 firm reviews
Request a free consultationThomas Crane
Attorney
- Accredited since
- 2016
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
5.01 review
Request a free consultationJoseph McShane
Attorney · Law Office of J. Bailey McShane, IV PLLC
- Accredited since
- 2025
- Location
- Carrollton, TX
- Veteran-owned
- Online appointments
5.037 firm reviews
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Ruben Franco
Attorney · The Law Office of Ruben Franco Jr.
- Accredited since
- 2023
- Location
- Conroe, TX
4.562 firm reviews
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How to choose an attorney or claims agent
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Ask how many claims they have handled for your condition and at your stage, and who will work on your case day to day.Get the fee in writing
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Texas by the numbers
Texas has about 1.54 million veterans and 470 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 3 for every 10,000 veterans, 30th 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 693 accredited VSO representatives.
- attorneys and agents
- 470
- per 10,000 veterans (rank 30)
- 3.06
- counties with none located by ZIP
- 203
- average to decide a claim
- 66 days
Accredited help in Texas at a glance
425 accredited attorneys, 45 claims agents and 693 VSO representatives are based in Texas.
Texas's 470 attorneys and agents work out to 3.06 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 30 of 52 states and territories.
Of Texas's 254 counties, 51 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (20.1 percent). County locations could not be matched for 29 people on the roster.
The largest groups in Texas are in Houston (88), Dallas (80), Austin (37), San Antonio (31), and Fort Worth (12).
Texas added 72 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Texas: 3.8 years. Accreditation dates were unavailable or invalid for 1 person; those records are left out of these time calculations.
203 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Anderson County
- Andrews County
- Angelina County
- Archer County
- Armstrong County
- Atascosa County
- Austin County
- Bailey County
- Bastrop County
- Baylor County
- Bee County
- Blanco County
- Borden County
- Bosque County
- Brewster County
- Briscoe County
- Brooks County
- Brown County
- Burleson County
- Burnet County
- Caldwell County
- Calhoun County
- Callahan County
- Camp County
- Carson County
- Castro County
- Chambers County
- Cherokee County
- Childress County
- Clay County
- Cochran County
- Coke County
- Coleman County
- Collingsworth County
- Colorado County
- Concho County
- Cooke County
- Coryell County
- Cottle County
- Crane County
- Crockett County
- Crosby County
- Culberson County
- Dallam County
- Dawson County
- Deaf Smith County
- Delta County
- DeWitt County
- Dickens County
- Dimmit County
- Donley County
- Duval County
- Eastland County
- Ector County
- Edwards County
- Ellis County
- Erath County
- Falls County
- Fannin County
- Fayette County
- Fisher County
- Floyd County
- Foard County
- Franklin County
- Freestone County
- Frio County
- Gaines County
- Garza County
- Gillespie County
- Glasscock County
- Goliad County
- Gonzales County
- Gray County
- Grimes County
- Hale County
- Hall County
- Hamilton County
- Hansford County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Hartley County
- Haskell County
- Hemphill County
- Henderson County
- Hill County
- Hockley County
- Hood County
- Hopkins County
- Houston County
- Howard County
- Hudspeth County
- Hutchinson County
- Irion County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Jeff Davis County
- Jim Hogg County
- Jim Wells County
- Jones County
- Karnes County
- Kenedy County
- Kent County
- Kimble County
- King County
- Kinney County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Lamb County
- Lampasas County
- Lavaca County
- Lee County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Limestone County
- Lipscomb County
- Live Oak County
- Llano County
- Loving County
- Lynn County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Mason County
- Matagorda County
- Maverick County
- McCulloch County
- McMullen County
- Medina County
- Menard County
- Milam County
- Mills County
- Mitchell County
- Moore County
- Morris County
- Motley County
- Nacogdoches County
- Navarro County
- Newton County
- Nolan County
- Ochiltree County
- Oldham County
- Orange County
- Palo Pinto County
- Panola County
- Parker County
- Parmer County
- Pecos County
- Polk County
- Potter County
- Presidio County
- Rains County
- Reagan County
- Real County
- Red River County
- Reeves County
- Roberts County
- Robertson County
- Runnels County
- Rusk County
- Sabine County
- San Augustine County
- San Jacinto County
- San Patricio County
- San Saba County
- Schleicher County
- Scurry County
- Shackelford County
- Shelby County
- Sherman County
- Somervell County
- Starr County
- Stephens County
- Sterling County
- Stonewall County
- Sutton County
- Swisher County
- Taylor County
- Terrell County
- Terry County
- Throckmorton County
- Trinity County
- Tyler County
- Upshur County
- Upton County
- Uvalde County
- Val Verde County
- Van Zandt County
- Victoria County
- Walker County
- Ward County
- Washington County
- Webb County
- Wharton County
- Wheeler County
- Wilbarger County
- Willacy County
- Wilson County
- Winkler County
- Wise County
- Wood County
- Yoakum County
- Young County
- Zapata County
- Zavala County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Texas's VA regional offices are in Waco and Houston.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Texas 3.06; Arkansas 3.69; Louisiana 4.12; New Mexico 1.63; Oklahoma 2.30. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Texas
About 1.54 million veterans live in Texas, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 682,628 veterans in Texas 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 1,500 people in Texas receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Texas claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-10-24.
Claims with a Texas address: 80,026 claims pending, 10.0 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Texas address, VA averaged 65.6 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Waco regional office: 10,686 claims pending, 14.1 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 75.3 days pending.
Houston regional office: 9,629 claims pending, 13.5 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 74.3 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 Texas
Find free VSO help in Texas or read about Texas veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Texas
How much does a VA disability lawyer cost in Texas?
Federal VA rules apply in Texas. 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. 693 accredited VSO representatives in Texas 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?
Texas has 425 accredited attorneys and 45 claims agents. Attorneys are lawyers; claims agents are accredited non-attorneys. Both can handle VA claims and appeals.
Can a VA-accredited lawyer outside Texas help me?
Yes. Accreditation is national. 203 of Texas's 254 counties have none located by ZIP, so ask about phone and video appointments.
How do I choose a VA disability lawyer in Texas?
Ask about experience with your issue, the fee in writing and who handles your case. Claim Raven does not rank Texas representatives by quality.
What benefits does a 100% disabled veteran get in Texas?
Texas has its own veteran benefits, and many depend on your rating. See Texas veteran benefits by rating.
How long do Texas claims take?
VA averaged 65.6 days to complete claims with a Texas address this fiscal year, as of 2026-10-24. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Texas?
Start with the Texas 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 2026-10-29.
- VA Monday Morning Workload Report, 2026-10-24.
- Census county adjacency, 2024; state neighbors include water-boundary contacts.
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