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Accredited in Holland, MI
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duane Eversole | 616-393-5788 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans | 2024 (est.) | 57876 |
| Alfred Lamb | 616-393-5762 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2025 (est.) | 58400 |
| Jason Schenkel | 616-393-8387 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans' Voice of America | 2024 (est.) | 56649 |
| Caleb Worpel | 616-393-8387 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 2026 (est.) | 61007 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Breas | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency | Wyoming | 2016 (est.) | 40043 |
| Alexandria Downing | 202-554-3501switchboard | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency | Wyoming | 2023 (est.) | 54540 |
| Jacquelyn King | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Allegan | 2012 (est.) | 23150 |
| David Moler | 313-964-6510shared line | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Grand Rapids | 2019 (est.) | 48185 |
| James Morales | 269-673-0501 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | Allegan | 2022 (est.) | 51828 |
| Dalton Quist | 202-554-3501switchboard | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | Wyoming | 2023 (est.) | 54541 |
| Charles Cottrell | 616-560-3843 | Attorney | — | Grand Rapids | 2013 | 26209 |
| Rebecca Gorbutt | 616-228-9771 | Attorney | — | Grand Rapids | 2023 | 53717 |
| Gregory Hodge | 616-840-3754 | Attorney | — | Grand Rapids | 2010 | 17574 |
| Matthew Howlett | 616-717-3811 | Attorney | — | Grand Rapids | 2024 | 56246 |
| Richard Postma | 256-479-6374out-of-state | Attorney | — | Grand Haven | 2024 | 57483 |
| Brittany VanDam | 616-406-6888 | Attorney | — | Grand Rapids | 2022 | 52707 |
| Karen Starr | 616-363-4500 | Claims agent | — | Grand Rapids | 2013 | 26678 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Michigan | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,675 | 132 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 1,992 | 202 | 4.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 145 | 5.4 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Veterans' Voice of America | 118 | 13 | 8.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | 222 | 19 | 8.2 | 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 Michigan is
499,734 veterans live in Michigan and 478 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,045 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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