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Accredited in Fort Snelling, MN
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Adams | 612-970-5660 | VSO representative | American Legion | 2025 (est.) | 60092 |
| Jonathan Albert | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2013 (est.) | 26362 |
| Aaron Allen | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2022 (est.) | 51842 |
| Andrew Allison | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2023 (est.) | 55317 |
| Kerry Allison | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2022 (est.) | 51805 |
| Alan Alvarado | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2021 (est.) | 50864 |
| Jeremy Bensen | 651-418-0232 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2025 (est.) | 58264 |
| Rebecca Bighley | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2021 (est.) | 50361 |
| Lynette Bonin | 612-970-5669shared line | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2008 (est.) | 6538 |
| Douglas Borgeson | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2012 (est.) | 22931 |
| Charles Burns | 612-970-5665shared line | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2012 (est.) | 24794 |
| Mai Castro | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | 2016 (est.) | 40434 |
| Shawn Christopherson | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2019 (est.) | 47188 |
| Scott Chun | 651-272-0504 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2025 (est.) | 60282 |
| Judson Citrowske | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League | 2011 (est.) | 21502 |
| Brenda Culbreath | 202-554-3501switchboard | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2020 (est.) | 48315 |
| Joshua Dawson | 202-554-3501switchboard | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2021 (est.) | 50373 |
| Todd Dionne | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 9801 |
| Johnathon Ecker | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Marine Corps League | 2014 (est.) | 29918 |
| Clarence Everson | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 9803 |
| Michael Gifford | 612-970-5669shared line | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2024 (est.) | 56466 |
| Jon Gohn | (612)970-5669shared line | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2008 (est.) | 7562 |
| Peter Hansen | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2021 (est.) | 50499 |
| Ashley Hesse | 612-970-5665shared line | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2025 (est.) | 60378 |
| David Kes | 651-396-8503 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2023 (est.) | 55931 |
| Damion Kosmosky | 612-970-5665shared line | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2025 (est.) | 59659 |
| Todd Kubinski | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 3384 |
| Andrew Lee | 202-861-2700switchboard also listed: (612) 970-5662 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2018 (est.) | 44916 |
| Joshua Lee | 612-970-5669shared line | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2026 (est.) | 61931 |
| Zachary Lee | 612-970-5669shared line | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2023 (est.) | 54236 |
| Lee McClary | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion | 2013 (est.) | 28665 |
| Bryce McGee | 612-970-5665shared line | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2025 (est.) | 59656 |
| Eric Meline | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League | 2013 (est.) | 28416 |
| James Miller | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Marine Corps League | 2008 (est.) | 9798 |
| Kyle OShea | 952-256-0677 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2024 (est.) | 56661 |
| Steven Pelletier | 612-975-5660 | VSO representative | American Legion | 2024 (est.) | 56735 |
| Peter Philippi | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 4801 |
| Ronald Quade | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 6983 |
| James Ransdell | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2021 (est.) | 50708 |
| Jon Retzer | 612-970-5665shared line | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2008 (est.) | 5151 |
| Nichole Rolfing | 651-396-0242 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2023 (est.) | 55932 |
| Blake Rondeau | (612) 226-2535 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans | 2017 (est.) | 40874 |
| Anna Sauter | 651-272-0504 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2024 (est.) | 57353 |
| Jennifer Shumaker | 507-701-6307 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | 2014 (est.) | 32569 |
| Rolando Sotolongo | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 9100 |
| Jennell Stai | 612-970-5787shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2021 (est.) | 50962 |
| Ernest Steel | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Marine Corps League | 2008 (est.) | 9805 |
| Eric Svedahl | 612-368-9642 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2022 (est.) | 52410 |
| Brian Taylor | 612-541-6805 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2024 (est.) | 58108 |
| Nancy Thao | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2015 (est.) | 37141 |
| Timothy Thompson | 612-970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs | 2014 (est.) | 32153 |
| Claudia Vang | (612) 970-5662shared line | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2026 (est.) | 60766 |
| Tanya Whale | 612-970-5668 | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | 2025 (est.) | 60375 |
| Nikolas Ybarra | 612-970-5665shared line | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 2024 (est.) | 56886 |
19 of these listings ring a switchboard, not a desk
The VA publishes one phone number per representative, and for 19 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 | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tami Anderson | 617-303-1395switchboard | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | St. Paul | 2008 (est.) | 9533 |
| James Arndt | 617-303-1395switchboard | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | Minneapolis | 2009 (est.) | 15164 |
| Sebastian Campbell Gandia | 952-496-8040 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Shakopee | 2026 (est.) | 61461 |
| Dean Christiansen | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Chaska | 2017 (est.) | 43258 |
| Corey Coubal | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Minneapolis | 2022 (est.) | 53155 |
| Anthony Darby | 651-231-1739 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Minneapolis | 2023 (est.) | 54759 |
| Brian Douty | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Minneapolis | 2016 (est.) | 39076 |
| Derek Farwell | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Shakopee | 2015 (est.) | 35931 |
| Alexandra Fleming | 651-266-2541 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans | Saint Paul | 2020 (est.) | 48854 |
| Larry Fonder | 763-765-3100 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Saint Paul | 2018 (est.) | 44136 |
| Joel Hendrickson | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Saint Paul | 2012 (est.) | 24470 |
| Neil Hetherington | 651-554-5950 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | West Saint Paul | 2025 (est.) | 58417 |
| Royce Hsiung | 651-266-2545 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Saint Paul | 2024 (est.) | 57082 |
| Julie Larsen | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion | Ft. Snelling St. Paul | 2008 (est.) | 3487 |
| Brett Lyons | 952-442-2323 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Chaska | 2017 (est.) | 42925 |
| Charles Maxfield | 812-970-5787out-of-state also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Chaska | 2020 (est.) | 48535 |
| Philip McLaughlin | 651-554-5851 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | West St Paul | 2015 (est.) | 37082 |
| Beverly Moes | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion | St. Paul | 2008 (est.) | 4293 |
| Timothy Mozey | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | West St Paul | 2011 (est.) | 21915 |
| Judith Ojard | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion | St. Paul | 2008 (est.) | 4577 |
| Jeremy Rogers | 612-725-4369 | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Ft. Snelling | 2026 (est.) | 61749 |
| Jason Stephenson | 202-371-8880shared line | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | Minneapolis | 2008 (est.) | 5930 |
| Lisa Thomas | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Saint Paul | 2012 (est.) | 25535 |
| Karly Tiegs | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Saint Paul | 2015 (est.) | 33880 |
| Mary Truax | 952-891-7318 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Saint Paul | 2010 (est.) | 18943 |
| Stephen Walker | 952-442-2323 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Chaska | 2015 (est.) | 37184 |
| Lucy Williams | 952-496-8176 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Shakopee | 2025 (est.) | 58612 |
| Jasper Berg | 651-689-3401 | Attorney | — | Edina | 2017 | 41271 |
| John Buckley | 952-835-5350 | Attorney | — | Edina | 2026 | 61052 |
| Lauren Fink | 952-925-4147 | Attorney | — | Richfield | 2017 | 42135 |
| Allison Frasier | 952-925-4147 | Attorney | — | Minneapolis | 2009 | 11903 |
| Brenna Galvin | (952) 925-4147 | Attorney | — | Richfield | 2014 | 33107 |
| Christopher Kradle | 612-254-1737 | Attorney | — | Edina | 2024 | 56559 |
| Joshua Perry | 937-475-1827out-of-state | Attorney | — | Richfield | 2025 | 58637 |
| Louis Romain | —no phone published | Attorney | — | Lakeville | 2025 | 58991 |
| Jill Sauber | 612-524-7351 | Attorney | — | Minneapolis | 2015 | 34457 |
| Timothy Scott | 952-215-4707 | Attorney | — | Bloomington | 2024 | 55950 |
| Jon Brown | 952-201-1799 | Claims agent | — | Minneapolis | 2010 | 16519 |
| John Dorle | 651-303-3062 | Claims agent | — | Saint Paul | 2014 | 30540 |
| Matthew Petri | 612-386-1371 | Claims agent | — | Saint Paul | 2013 | 26911 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Minnesota | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 256 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,675 | 155 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Marine Corps League | 169 | 9 | 7.7 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs | 356 | 298 | 5.3 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 1,992 | 187 | 4.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | 133 | 4 | 8.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 196 | 5.4 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | 222 | 7 | 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 Minnesota is
295,703 veterans live in Minnesota and 389 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 760 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(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.
Check any name on this page against the VA Office of General Counsel accreditation search before you sign a thing, or check a name or a whole list of registration numbers on our roster check. VetAid takes no payment for placement here and endorses nobody.
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