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Accredited in Lafayette, LA
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Day | 337-237-8282 also listed: 703-549-3622 | VSO representative | Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 2014 (est.) | 32829 |
| Nakeisha Foots | 337-262-5628 | VSO representative | The Retired Enlisted Association, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2021 (est.) | 50964 |
| Karen Mamalakis | 337-257-4649 | VSO representative | Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 2023 (est.) | 55000 |
| Amy Baker | 222-255-3297 | Attorney | — | 2026 | 60646 |
| Shelton Elise | 337-237-3000 | Attorney | — | 2023 | 54217 |
| Taylor James | 337-703-4312 | Attorney | — | 2022 | 52703 |
| Jennings Jones III | 337-534-8405 | Attorney | — | 2008 | 10690 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Dean | 337-373-0001 | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | New Iberia | 2020 (est.) | 49647 |
| Angela Hebert | 337-788-7539 | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Crowley | 2024 (est.) | 56226 |
| Julia Leblanc | 337-788-7539 | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | Crowley | 2026 (est.) | 61824 |
| MacArthur Lindon | 337-373-0001 | VSO representative | The Retired Enlisted Association, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | New Iberia | 2022 (est.) | 53222 |
| Vanessa Melancon | 337-828-5047 | VSO representative | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Abbeville | 2014 (est.) | 31001 |
| Aubrey Milligan | 337-278-4460 | VSO representative | Catholic War Veterans of the USA | Broussard | 2021 (est.) | 50478 |
| Merlinda Prejean | 337-278-5845 | Claims agent | — | Church Point | 2013 | 29211 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Louisiana | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 65 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Catholic War Veterans of the USA | 35 | 4 | 4.7 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Fleet Reserve Association | 470 | 44 | 12.9 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | 135 | 85 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| The Retired Enlisted Association | 102 | 13 | 5.3 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 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 198 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,300 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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