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Accredited in Bolivia, NC
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Foreman | 910-253-2233shared line | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2022 (est.) | 52925 |
| Anita Hartsell | 910-253-2233shared line | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2008 (est.) | 7437 |
| Charles Hudson | 910-253-2233shared line | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2024 (est.) | 58155 |
| Stephen Jeffers | 910-253-2233shared line | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2025 (est.) | 59995 |
| Tracy Walts | 9102532233shared line | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2020 (est.) | 49056 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brown | 910-798-7612 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | Wilmington | 2017 (est.) | 42021 |
| Charles Calkins | 703-683 1400switchboard | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | Wilmington | 2017 (est.) | 41161 |
| Betsy Graham | 910-798-7611 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Wilmington | 2014 (est.) | 30691 |
| Frank Johnson | 919-664-1065 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Wilmington | 2022 (est.) | 53290 |
| Teresa Nifong | (910) 251-5704 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Wilmington | 2018 (est.) | 44322 |
| Melissa Vasiento | 910-798-7611 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | Wilmington | 2024 (est.) | 57754 |
| Matthew Wesley | 910-798-7611 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Wilmington | 2019 (est.) | 46654 |
| Mayah Willis-Thomas | 910-798-7611 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs | Wilmington | 2026 (est.) | 61560 |
| Shelly Bao | 910-763-6956 | Attorney | — | Wilmington | 2012 | 23317 |
| Luke Gruber | —no phone published | Attorney | — | Wilmington | 2024 | 56239 |
| Sharon Hatton | 910-772-9455 | Attorney | — | Wilmington | 2009 | 14527 |
| Helayne Levy | 910-755-7526 | Attorney | — | Shallotte | 2011 | 20628 |
| Cheryl Novak | 413-348-8065out-of-state | Attorney | — | Southport | 2024 | 57348 |
| Lisa Salines-Mondello | 910-254-0599 | Attorney | — | Wilmington | 2009 | 14497 |
| Kelly Shovelin | 910 762-1577 | Attorney | — | Wilmington | 2008 | 9974 |
| John Albertson | 910-233-7956 | Claims agent | — | Winnabow | 2026 | 60736 |
| Tiney Corbett | 910-371-6952 | Claims agent | — | Leland | 2018 | 43721 |
| Amanda Medina | 919-256-5283 | Claims agent | — | Wilmington | 2018 | 44125 |
| Melinda Willi | (704) 659-2519 | Claims agent | — | Ocean Isle Beach | 2017 | 41736 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In North Carolina | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 210 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,675 | 74 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 1,992 | 102 | 4.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs | 299 | 253 | 4.3 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 69 | 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 North Carolina is
688,933 veterans live in North Carolina and 537 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,283 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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