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Accredited in Lafayette, LA
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Day | VSO representative | Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 703-549-3622shared line | 2014 (est.) | 32829 |
| Nakeisha Foots | VSO representative | The Retired Enlisted Association, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 337-262-5628 | 2021 (est.) | 50964 |
| Karen Mamalakis | VSO representative | Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 337-257-4649 | 2023 (est.) | 55000 |
| Amy Baker | Attorney | — | 222-255-3297 | 2026 | 60646 |
| Shelton Elise | Attorney | — | 337-237-3000 | 2023 | 54217 |
| Taylor James | Attorney | — | 337-703-4312 | 2022 | 52703 |
| Jennings Jones III | Attorney | — | 337-534-8405 | 2008 | 10690 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Dean | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 337-373-0001 | New Iberia | 2020 (est.) | 49647 |
| Angela Hebert | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 337-788-7539 | Crowley | 2024 (est.) | 56226 |
| MacArthur Lindon | VSO representative | The Retired Enlisted Association, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 337-373-0001 | New Iberia | 2022 (est.) | 53222 |
| Vanessa Melancon | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 337-828-5047 | Abbeville | 2014 (est.) | 31001 |
| Aubrey Milligan | VSO representative | Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 337-278-4460 | Broussard | 2021 (est.) | 50478 |
| Merlinda Prejean | Claims agent | — | 337-278-5845 | Church Point | 2013 | 29211 |
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 |
| Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 35 | 4 | 4.6 | Accepts online POA requests |
| 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 |
| 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.
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).
- 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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