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Erin Ralston
Attorney · Ralston Law Group
- Accredited since
- 2013
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- 7 Veterans Court decisions
4.114 firm reviews
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Patrick Cazalet
Attorney · Goodman Allen Donnelly
- Accredited since
- 2025
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- 1 Veterans Court decision
- 7 accredited at this firm
3.85 firm reviews
Request a free consultationNancy Foti
Attorney · Goodman Allen Donnelly
- Accredited since
- 2008
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- 9 Veterans Court decisions
- 7 accredited at this firm
3.85 firm reviews
Request a free consultationDaniel Krasnegor
Attorney · Goodman Allen Donnelly
- Accredited since
- 2008
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- 162 Veterans Court decisions
- 7 accredited at this firm
3.85 firm reviews
Request a free consultationMichael Holmes
Claims agent
- Accredited since
- 2025
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
Robert Holub Jr.
Attorney · Geraty, Holub & MacQueen, PLC
- Accredited since
- 2009
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
4.9118 firm reviews
Request a free consultationCourtney Bachman
Attorney · Goodman Allen Donnelly
- Accredited since
- 2020
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- 7 accredited at this firm
3.85 firm reviews
Request a free consultationDaniel Long
Attorney · Mayo Law Group PLLC
- Accredited since
- 2022
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
5.03 firm reviews
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Virginia by the numbers
Virginia has about 686,000 veterans and 226 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 3 for every 10,000 veterans, 22nd 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 373 accredited VSO representatives.
- attorneys and agents
- 226
- per 10,000 veterans (rank 22)
- 3.30
- counties with none located by ZIP
- 92
- average to decide a claim
- 66 days
Firms that also serve Virginia
These attorneys and claims agents are based in other states and say they take clients in Virginia. They are not counted in the Virginia totals above.
- Accredited since
- 2026
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Handles VA claims
VA-Accredited Attorney | Veteran & Air Force Veteran
- 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 Virginia at a glance
202 accredited attorneys, 24 claims agents and 373 VSO representatives are based in Virginia.
Virginia's 226 attorneys and agents work out to 3.30 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 22 of 52 states and territories.
Of Virginia's 133 counties, 41 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (30.8 percent). County locations could not be matched for 11 people on the roster.
The largest groups in Virginia are in Arlington (42), Virginia Beach (22), Richmond (15), Norfolk (12), and Alexandria (10).
Virginia added 21 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Virginia: 5.4 years. Accreditation dates were unavailable or invalid for 2 people; those records are left out of these time calculations.
92 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP
- Amelia County
- Amherst County
- Appomattox County
- Bath County
- Bedford County
- Bland County
- Botetourt County
- Bristol city
- Brunswick County
- Buckingham County
- Buena Vista city
- Caroline County
- Carroll County
- Charles City County
- Charlotte County
- Charlottesville city
- Clarke County
- Colonial Heights city
- Covington city
- Craig County
- Cumberland County
- Danville city
- Dickenson County
- Dinwiddie County
- Emporia city
- Essex County
- Fairfax city
- Falls Church city
- Fauquier County
- Floyd County
- Franklin city
- Franklin County
- Galax city
- Giles County
- Gloucester County
- Grayson County
- Greene County
- Greensville County
- Halifax County
- Hanover County
- Harrisonburg city
- Highland County
- Hopewell city
- Isle of Wight County
- King and Queen County
- King George County
- King William County
- Lancaster County
- Lee County
- Lexington city
- Louisa County
- Lunenburg County
- Lynchburg city
- Madison County
- Manassas city
- Manassas Park city
- Martinsville city
- Mecklenburg County
- Middlesex County
- Montgomery County
- Nelson County
- Northampton County
- Northumberland County
- Norton city
- Nottoway County
- Orange County
- Page County
- Patrick County
- Petersburg city
- Poquoson city
- Portsmouth city
- Powhatan County
- Prince Edward County
- Pulaski County
- Radford city
- Rappahannock County
- Richmond County
- Rockbridge County
- Rockingham County
- Russell County
- Salem city
- Shenandoah County
- Smyth County
- Southampton County
- Staunton city
- Surry County
- Sussex County
- Tazewell County
- Waynesboro city
- Westmoreland County
- Williamsburg city
- Wythe County
In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.
Virginia's VA regional office is in Roanoke.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Virginia 3.30; District of Columbia 124.66; Kentucky 3.20; Maryland 3.17; North Carolina 3.89; Tennessee 3.11; West Virginia 2.34. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in Virginia
About 686,000 veterans live in Virginia, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 275,063 veterans in Virginia 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 1,200 people in Virginia receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where Virginia claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-10-31.
Claims with a Virginia address: 25,819 claims pending, 11.1 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a Virginia address, VA averaged 65.9 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Roanoke regional office: 9,420 claims pending, 13.5 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 73.8 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 Virginia
Find free VSO help in Virginia or read about Virginia veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Virginia
How much does a VA disability lawyer cost in Virginia?
Federal VA rules apply in Virginia. 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. 373 accredited VSO representatives in Virginia 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?
Virginia has 202 accredited attorneys and 24 claims agents. Attorneys are lawyers; claims agents are accredited non-attorneys. Both can handle VA claims and appeals.
Can a VA-accredited lawyer outside Virginia help me?
Yes. Accreditation is national. 92 of Virginia's 133 counties have none located by ZIP, so ask about phone and video appointments.
How do I choose a VA disability lawyer in Virginia?
Ask about experience with your issue, the fee in writing and who handles your case. Claim Raven does not rank Virginia representatives by quality.
What benefits does a 100% disabled veteran get in Virginia?
Virginia has its own veteran benefits, and many depend on your rating. See Virginia veteran benefits by rating.
How long do Virginia claims take?
VA averaged 65.9 days to complete claims with a Virginia address this fiscal year, as of 2026-10-31. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in Virginia?
Start with the Virginia 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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