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Accredited in Lexington, KY
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gooch | (502) 501-3713 | VSO representative | American Legion | 2026 (est.) | 61520 |
| James Thurman | 859-421-5851 also listed: 855-225-0709 | VSO representative | National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. | 2016 (est.) | 37540 |
| Teresa Ackerman | 859-351-1245 | Attorney | — | 2021 | 50692 |
| Richard Dawahare | 859-608-0200 | Attorney | — | 2015 | 37307 |
| Jonathan Gay | 859-225-4714 | Attorney | — | 2017 | 42780 |
| Shannon Kelly | 304-573-9674out-of-state | Attorney | — | 2010 | 17774 |
| Leah Kille | 859-226-2723 | Attorney | — | 2025 | 58909 |
| Mark Maddox | 859-543-0061 | Attorney | — | 2017 | 42134 |
| Christina Walker | 859-285-4918 | Attorney | — | 2019 | 48281 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Calvert | 502-356-1101 | VSO representative | Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs | Georgetown | 2025 (est.) | 59029 |
| Frank Cannon | 859-421-7105 | VSO representative | National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. | Nicholasville | 2023 (est.) | 53902 |
| James Hill | (502) 517-9222 | VSO representative | American Legion | Lawrenceburg | 2026 (est.) | 61933 |
| Danielle Morrison | (502) 219-7342 | VSO representative | American Legion | Georgetown | 2026 (est.) | 60660 |
| Joseph Mras | 859-429-0389 | VSO representative | American Legion | Richmond | 2025 (est.) | 58395 |
| Howard Whitehead | 859-379-9340 | VSO representative | American Legion | Versailles | 2025 (est.) | 59616 |
| Scott Collins | 859-544-6012 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2016 | 39754 |
| Stephanie Flanary | (606) 886-3876 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2026 | 60913 |
| Cynthia Glass | 859-624-1394 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2026 | 60658 |
| Abigail Jolly | 859-544-6012 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2026 | 61518 |
| Leigh Moore | 859-624-1394 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2026 | 60929 |
| Gregory Philbeck | 859-396-6125 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2022 | 53528 |
| Sarah Sendor | 859-544-6012 | Attorney | — | Richmond | 2023 | 54986 |
| Gregory Cox | 859-223-3445 | Claims agent | — | Versailles | 2011 | 21972 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Kentucky | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 29 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. | 113 | 9 | 4.3 | 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 Kentucky is
262,161 veterans live in Kentucky and 151 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,736 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.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
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(b)).
- Accredited attorneys and claims agents may charge, but only after the VA has issued an initial decision on the claim (38 USC 5904; 38 CFR 14.636(c)). 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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