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Accredited in Palo Alto, CA
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Gonzalez | VSO representative | — | —no phone published | 2008 (est.) | 2280 |
| Reese LeVasseur | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | 650-493-5000 | 2022 (est.) | 52874 |
| Jaleel Chandler | Attorney | — | 650-843-5118 | 2022 | 51685 |
| Neal Gordon | Attorney | — | 650-843-4000 | 2023 | 54982 |
| Nicholas Howe | Attorney | — | 831-251-6100 | 2017 | 41607 |
| Michael Kalinin | Attorney | — | 209-829-9725 | 2021 | 50590 |
| Evan Kratzer | Attorney | — | 650-849-5281 | 2024 | 56322 |
| Jonathan Lamberson | Attorney | — | 415-994-1961 | 2024 | 56510 |
| Xinrui Li | Attorney | — | 650-887-9300 | 2025 | 59374 |
| Alec Mandell | Attorney | — | 650-843-4000 | 2020 | 48887 |
| Evan McLean | Attorney | — | 650-687-4149 | 2017 | 42702 |
| Bonnie Nugent | Attorney | — | 650-843-5447 | 2022 | 51801 |
| Jeremy Ostrander | Attorney | — | 650-213-0300 | 2023 | 54582 |
| Katharine Pearce | Attorney | — | 650-213-0300 | 2022 | 53572 |
| Brooke Quesinberry | Attorney | — | 650-843-4000 | 2025 | 59948 |
| Daniel Rubin | Attorney | — | 716-479-0766out-of-state | 2022 | 52539 |
| Alexander Stein | Attorney | — | 650-213-6296 | 2018 | 47693 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Ayag | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 650-802-6598 | San Carlos | 2024 (est.) | 58074 |
| Joe Calabrese | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | (408) 918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2026 (est.) | 61475 |
| Samay Chhun | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 916-653-2573shared line | San Carlos | 2023 (est.) | 55026 |
| Darlynjeet Escalante | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 916-653-2573shared line | Santa Clara | 2019 (est.) | 47864 |
| Megan Finau | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | N/A | Belmont | 2015 (est.) | 33904 |
| Stephen Fisher | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2023 (est.) | 55341 |
| Steve Fondacaro | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | San Jose | 2023 (est.) | 55342 |
| Daniel Guzman | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2024 (est.) | 56121 |
| Carissa Hardee | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2024 (est.) | 56637 |
| Carletta Hodge | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | (510) 577-1967 | Hayward | 2022 (est.) | 52485 |
| Juan Jimenez | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 400-918-4980 | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 59160 |
| Eduardo Kiryczun | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 916-653-2573shared line | Redwood City | 2020 (est.) | 49018 |
| Michael Lacson | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 916-653-2573shared line | Belmont | 2016 (est.) | 40303 |
| Stephanie Martinez | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | (408) 918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2026 (est.) | 61473 |
| Henry Mezinis | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 58753 |
| Amanda Misuraca | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 916-653-2573shared line | Santa Clara | 2019 (est.) | 47550 |
| Lisa Moreno | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2016 (est.) | 38779 |
| Sofia Munoz | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 916-653-2573shared line | Santa Clara | 2020 (est.) | 48997 |
| Jeremy Salaver | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 58760 |
| Aidan Svetich-Will | VSO representative | National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 60332 |
| Alma Tostado | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 916-653-2573shared line | Santa Clara | 2022 (est.) | 52484 |
| Jonathan Vasquez-Ramirez | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | n/a | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 58792 |
| Rich Vinas | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 59130 |
| Cy Wannarka | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | 703-683 1400switchboard | Sana Clara | 2008 (est.) | 7175 |
| Justine Warrior | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2025 (est.) | 59128 |
| Thomas Young | VSO representative | California Department of Veterans Affairs | 408-918-4980shared line | Santa Clara | 2019 (est.) | 46623 |
| Ulises Aguirre | Attorney | — | 408-298-4606 | San Jose | 2022 | 52227 |
| Reina Canale | Attorney | — | 415-915-5295 | Belmont | 2011 | 20031 |
| Jing Cherng | Attorney | — | 408-286-5100 | San Jose | 2026 | 61201 |
| Danny Cochetas | Attorney | — | 831-239-4587 | Scotts Valley | 2025 | 58620 |
| Nicholas Crews | Attorney | — | —no phone published | Menlo Park | 2014 | 29612 |
| Troy Dunham | Attorney | — | 415-706-5806 | San Jose | 2016 | 39782 |
| Michael Headley | Attorney | — | 650-893-5070 | Redwood City | 2011 | 20152 |
| Shane Hoover | Attorney | — | (415) 432-6600 | South San Francisco | 2026 | 61487 |
| Eva Levine | Attorney | — | 408-293-1888 | San Jose | 2017 | 42501 |
| Ronald Marryott Jr. | Attorney | — | 410-384-4804out-of-state | Menlo Park | 2011 | 20594 |
| Julienne Nucum | Attorney | — | 650-892-6207 | San Jose | 2020 | 49577 |
| Ethan Park | Attorney | — | 408-544-4000 | San Jose | 2019 | 46337 |
| Devon Stoney | Attorney | — | 510-4971969 | Fremont | 2026 | 61526 |
| Dean Yu | Attorney | — | 650-935-0884 | Menlo Park | 2021 | 50634 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In California | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | 130 | 9 | 8.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
Median years accredited is estimated from VA registration number sequence for VSO representatives, whose accreditation dates the VA does not publish; it is exact for attorneys and claims agents.
How stretched California is
1,474,935 veterans live in California and 983 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,500 veterans per representative.
That is a statewide ratio, not any one person's caseload, and not every veteran has a claim open. It is here because it is the only workload figure anyone publishes. Veteran counts: VA VetPop2023 State Estimates, FY2023.
What would this rating pay you? (2026 rates)
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
per month · per year, tax-free
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
What any of them may charge you
- VSO representatives cannot charge a fee. Ever. Not for filing, not for "document review", not a percentage of back pay (38 CFR 14.636).
- Accredited attorneys and claims agents may charge, but only after the VA has issued an initial decision on the claim (38 USC 5904). Anyone charging to file your first claim is either not accredited or not allowed to.
- Nobody who is not on the VA's roster may prepare or prosecute your claim for a fee (38 CFR 14.629), whatever they call themselves.
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