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Accredited in Baton Rouge, LA
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Barnes | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2017 (est.) | 40849 |
| Constance Bates-Coleman | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2008 (est.) | 588 |
| Jasmine Beverly | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | 225-219-5000shared line | 2024 (est.) | 56318 |
| Renee' Bias | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2017 (est.) | 40856 |
| Gerard Bowen | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2015 (est.) | 36413 |
| Norman Bruce | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2019 (est.) | 46785 |
| Earnest Buckner | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2008 (est.) | 11140 |
| Jason Cole | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 337-491-2312 | 2020 (est.) | 49646 |
| Leketra Cole | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-342-5248 | 2023 (est.) | 53910 |
| Destiny Curtis | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | 225-342-5248 | 2024 (est.) | 58079 |
| Phillip Dupas | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2016 (est.) | 38595 |
| Deadre Durrah | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2015 (est.) | 36410 |
| Kelsey Eckelberger | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-219-5000shared line | 2018 (est.) | 45361 |
| Gary Fontenot | VSO representative | American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2008 (est.) | 2022 |
| Deborah Gray | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2017 (est.) | 43427 |
| Sonia Holiday | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-219-5000shared line | 2024 (est.) | 57722 |
| Amy Istre | VSO representative | American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corps League | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2015 (est.) | 36411 |
| Welma Jackson | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2016 (est.) | 38469 |
| Diamond Jarrell | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | 225-342-5248 | 2025 (est.) | 60097 |
| Tara Jones | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-219-5000shared line | 2019 (est.) | 46786 |
| Michael Jorden | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2017 (est.) | 43428 |
| Carl Karnish | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-928-5025 | 2026 (est.) | 61292 |
| Jason Lafon | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | n/a | 2017 (est.) | 40851 |
| Jerry Martin | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-219-5000shared line | 2012 (est.) | 25366 |
| William McInnis | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-219-5000shared line | 2018 (est.) | 45359 |
| Darrel Miller | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2018 (est.) | 45358 |
| Jerry Mitchell | VSO representative | American Legion | 3374637305 | 2022 (est.) | 52495 |
| Carrie Morgan | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2008 (est.) | 4358 |
| Cedric Myers | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Blinded Veterans Association, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | (225) 219-5000shared line | 2018 (est.) | 45357 |
| William Perry | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2016 (est.) | 38460 |
| Robert Petrus | VSO representative | American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2008 (est.) | 4793 |
| Ashley Robinson | VSO representative | The Retired Enlisted Association, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 318-317-3045 | 2024 (est.) | 56161 |
| Catrina Smith | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-342-5248 | 2023 (est.) | 55596 |
| Thomas Watson | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2016 (est.) | 38589 |
| Joel Welch | VSO representative | American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2016 (est.) | 38473 |
| Brandi White | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2008 (est.) | 11145 |
| Ahren Williams | VSO representative | The Retired Enlisted Association, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 318-757-4952 | 2022 (est.) | 53163 |
| Nicole Wood | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | 2018 (est.) | 45355 |
| Joseph Zetty | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Blinded Veterans Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-371-8880shared line | 2019 (est.) | 46790 |
| Bradley Benton | Attorney | — | 225-448-0080 | 2023 | 55537 |
| James Benton | Attorney | — | 225-773-8486 | 2023 | 54207 |
| Elena Branzaru | Attorney | — | 225-933-1654 | 2024 | 57717 |
| Meghan Conques | Attorney | — | 225-769-4200 | 2024 | 56918 |
| Kent DeJean | Attorney | — | 225-769-4200 ex 205 | 2011 | 20983 |
| Derrick Gresham-Chappelle | Attorney | — | (804) 829-3328out-of-state | 2026 | 61335 |
| Robert Lancaster | Attorney | — | 225-578-8262 | 2025 | 59811 |
| Peter Losavio | Attorney | — | (225) 769-4200 | 2011 | 20984 |
| Charlton Meginley | Attorney | — | 225-219-5000shared line | 2025 | 59975 |
| Linda Melancon | Attorney | — | 225-744-0027 | 2009 | 11660 |
| Colin Munn | Attorney | — | 225-328-7102 | 2023 | 55081 |
| Tranice Potier | Attorney | — | 225-448-0080 | 2026 | 61334 |
| Joseph Prokop Jr. | Attorney | — | 225-387-2277 | 2009 | 12952 |
| Zol Rainey | Attorney | — | (225) 578-5292 | 2026 | 61701 |
| Clarence Thornton Jr. | Attorney | — | (225) 250-7605 | 2008 | 11228 |
| Anthony Winters | Attorney | — | 877-794-6837 | 2017 | 40799 |
| Michael Eby | Claims agent | — | 225-205-7221 | 2009 | 14181 |
21 of these listings ring a switchboard, not a desk
The VA publishes one phone number per representative, and for 21 of the people on this page that number is an organization's main line shared by hundreds of representatives across the country — not a direct line to them. It is marked switchboard in the table. Ask for the person by name and by VA registration number, and if you cannot get through, any other representative from the same organization can take the case.
Within 25 miles
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Millet | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | 225-644-7475 | Gonzales | 2023 (est.) | 54647 |
| Michael Wilson | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 225-368-6325 | Gonzales | 2023 (est.) | 55227 |
| Eric Kallio | Attorney | — | 225-210-3653 | Prairieville | 2021 | 51182 |
| Donald North | Attorney | — | 225-505-6714 | Zachary | 2023 | 53706 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Louisiana | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,753 | 65 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Blinded Veterans Association | 47 | 2 | 17.9 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Fleet Reserve Association | 475 | 44 | 12.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | 129 | 82 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Marine Corps League | 165 | 17 | 7.6 | Accepts online POA requests |
| The Retired Enlisted Association | 104 | 13 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,342 | 73 | 5.4 | Accepts online POA requests |
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 Louisiana is
257,383 veterans live in Louisiana and 201 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,281 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.
Check any name on this page against the VA Office of General Counsel accreditation search before you sign a thing. VetAid takes no payment for placement here and endorses nobody.
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