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Accredited in Gastonia, NC
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla Byers | 704-866-3956 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | 2008 (est.) | 10237 |
| Mary Leviner | 704-866-3879 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | 2024 (est.) | 56869 |
| Joseph Stepney | 704-866-3926 | 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 | 2018 (est.) | 45822 |
| Marycle Stickel | 704-866-3983 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | 2024 (est.) | 56083 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Cantley | 800-FRA-1924 | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | Charlotte | 2010 (est.) | 16821 |
| Herec Colon | 980-314-8967 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans | Charlotte | 2024 (est.) | 56399 |
| Verlene Froneberger | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion | Charlotte | 2021 (est.) | 51384 |
| Jacey Hardesty | 919-664-1080 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Charlotte | 2024 (est.) | 58050 |
| Bobby McNeil | 919-664-1083 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Charlotte | 2024 (est.) | 57510 |
| Anthony Stradford | 757-560-8876out-of-state | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | Charlotte | 2024 (est.) | 58053 |
| Eula Timmons | 704-336-2279 | VSO representative | North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Charlotte | 2016 (est.) | 40277 |
| shannon boatwright | 980-314-8908 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | Charlotte | 2026 (est.) | 61059 |
| Deana Adamson | 877-864-2348 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2013 | 28621 |
| Jacqueline Bazy | 704-802-2121 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2025 | 60384 |
| Joseph Bochicchio | 704-543-2294 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2014 | 32741 |
| Alexander Boros | 704-343-7156 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2022 | 53478 |
| Robert Davis | 704-412-1563 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2011 | 21316 |
| Kevin Edwards | 980-357-4499 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2022 | 53612 |
| Nicki Engel | —no phone published | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2012 | 24394 |
| Cassidy Estes-Rogers | 980-202-7331 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2018 | 44966 |
| Amy Fochler | (704) 243-0053shared line | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2012 | 24775 |
| Megan Fuller | 704-243-0053shared line | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2017 | 42476 |
| Lyne Gamble III | 252-902-4640 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2024 | 56182 |
| Samantha Gordon | 704-749-9244 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2023 | 55273 |
| Jill Griset | 704-343-2193 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2019 | 47599 |
| Janon Harris | 704-376-1600 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2020 | 48726 |
| Brian Hayles | (704) 338-6060 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2012 | 23099 |
| Jodie Herrmann-Lawson | 704-343-2329 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2012 | 23105 |
| Patricia Hosmer | 704-366-3551 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2018 | 45587 |
| George Jose | (704) 348-5100 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2026 | 61654 |
| Francisco Linares | 704-348-5155 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2016 | 39726 |
| Susan Lloyd | 724-561-7546out-of-state | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2020 | 49087 |
| James Noel | 703-986-7785 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2026 | 60560 |
| Kerrigan Owens | 704-243-0053shared line | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2026 | 60819 |
| Michael Phillips | 980-225-9070 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2011 | 21230 |
| John Potter | 704-944-3245 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2009 | 12190 |
| Thomas Sanford II | 704-900-0544 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2009 | 12945 |
| Ryan Sears | 216-702-0535out-of-state | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2016 | 39538 |
| Heather Twitchell | 608-44-4915 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2021 | 50562 |
| Laura Waller | (704) 399-8890 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2023 | 54684 |
| William White | 704-348-5231 | Attorney | — | Charlotte | 2013 | 26449 |
| Rhonda Gibson | 704-243-0053shared line | Claims agent | — | Charlotte | 2025 | 59529 |
| Bryanna Johnston | (704) 243-0053shared line | Claims agent | — | Charlotte | 2017 | 42263 |
| Stella Wu Baker | (704) 543-2294 x103 | Claims agent | — | Charlotte | 2025 | 59489 |
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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