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How stretched North Dakota is
48,505 veterans live in North Dakota and 71 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 683 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.
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In North Dakota | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 44 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| American Veterans | 91 | 3 | 7.3 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,675 | 15 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs | 356 | 4 | 5.3 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 1,992 | 21 | 4.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | 93 | 46 | 5.7 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs | 68 | 1 | 3.0 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 22 | 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.
Everyone accredited in North Dakota
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Adams | (701) 968-4363 | VSO representative | American Legion | Cando | 2026 (est.) | 61873 |
| Ian Anderson | 202-554-3501switchboard | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | Fargo | 2023 (est.) | 54751 |
| Jennifer Anderson | 701-239-7165 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Wahpeton | 2020 (est.) | 48327 |
| Diane Arstein | 701-477-5265 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | Rolla | 2021 (est.) | 49875 |
| Anthony, Baker | 701-241-5752 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2021 (est.) | 49784 |
| Brian Bartlett | 701-475-4549 | VSO representative | American Legion | Steele | 2022 (est.) | 52393 |
| Carolyn Benz | 701-573-8387 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Manning | 2019 (est.) | 46917 |
| Chris Berglund | 701-222-6698 | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Bismarck | 2010 (est.) | 18523 |
| John Biby | 701-239-7163 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fargo | 2022 (est.) | 53122 |
| Allyse Blaufuss | 701-241-5756 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2022 (est.) | 52732 |
| Charles Boschee | 701-241-5741 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fargo | 2024 (est.) | 55972 |
| David Bratton | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | Jamestown | 2015 (est.) | 36392 |
| Janice Braun | 701-667-3365 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Mandan | 2010 (est.) | 17903 |
| Alacia Coates | 701-523-7774 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Bowman | 2022 (est.) | 52177 |
| Marvin Conklin | 701-451-4642 | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2011 (est.) | 22615 |
| Bryce Crosby | 701-662-7048 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Devils Lake | 2020 (est.) | 49036 |
| James Davenport | 701-239-7165 also listed: 202-554-3501 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans | Towner | 2020 (est.) | 48368 |
| Christopher Deery | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2020 (est.) | 49297 |
| Heather Dignan | (701) 857-6492 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Minot | 2021 (est.) | 49876 |
| Justin Dunn | 202-554-3501switchboard | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | Fargo | 2026 (est.) | 60884 |
| Mitchell Erhardt | (701) 667-3365 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Mandan | 2018 (est.) | 43818 |
| Francis Galbraith | 701-780-8296 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Grand Forks | 2017 (est.) | 42124 |
| Brock Gilstad | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Minot | 2020 (est.) | 49255 |
| Travis Hansen | 701-451-4635 | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2024 (est.) | 56192 |
| James Hilzendeger | 701-754-2121 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Napoleon | 2009 (est.) | 15457 |
| Shelia, Hoffer | 701-241-5746 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2021 (est.) | 49789 |
| Mark Honstein | 701-994-6853 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Watford City | 2021 (est.) | 51640 |
| Brad Huber | 701-254-5410 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Linton | 2023 (est.) | 54800 |
| Jennifer Hunteman | 612-357-8230out-of-state | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs | Fargo | 2023 (est.) | 54311 |
| Tammy Jacobson | 701-845-8511 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Valley City | 2022 (est.) | 52459 |
| Dustin Kindelberger | 612-202-8591out-of-state | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fargo | 2012 (est.) | 25336 |
| Summer Kristianson | (701) 451-4646 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion, American Veterans | Fargo | 2017 (est.) | 40622 |
| Dennis Kubischta | 701-945-2623 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Hope | 2009 (est.) | 12870 |
| Lisa Lapica | 701-628-3063 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Stanley | 2019 (est.) | 46532 |
| Tamara Lawrence | 701-352-5030 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Grafton | 2025 (est.) | 60431 |
| Calie Lindseth | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion | Fargo | 2015 (est.) | 37159 |
| Ohiyesa Locke | 701-854-8589 | VSO representative | South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fort Yates | 2024 (est.) | 56266 |
| Louis Lombardi | 701-780-8296 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Grand Forks | 2013 (est.) | 27483 |
| Jessica McClellan | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Dickinson | 2012 (est.) | 26082 |
| Aline McDonough | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fargo | 2008 (est.) | 7350 |
| Shelby Moen | (701) 451-4636 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fargo | 2018 (est.) | 45018 |
| Ronald Montonye | 701-776-6178 x 7 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Rugby | 2017 (est.) | 43457 |
| La Lynda Nelson-Blotsky | 701-636-4414 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Hillsboro | 2024 (est.) | 56230 |
| Douglas Olson | (701) 452-2885 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Wishek | 2018 (est.) | 45434 |
| Travis Ostrom | 701-578-2558 | VSO representative | American Legion | McClusky | 2024 (est.) | 57939 |
| Julius Poitra | 701-743-4430 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Roseglen | 2026 (est.) | 61404 |
| James Prentice | 701-451-4634 | VSO representative | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Fargo | 2021 (est.) | 51711 |
| Lynn Price | 701-298-4694 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Mohall | 2015 (est.) | 36540 |
| Joseph, Reinke | 701-680-3708 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion, American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Lisbon | 2020 (est.) | 49618 |
| William Rosling | 701-444-6853 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Watford City | 2025 (est.) | 60501 |
| Jonathan Ross | 701-239-7165 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Fargo | 2025 (est.) | 59724 |
| Revel Sapa | 701-239-7165 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Cavalier | 2020 (est.) | 48328 |
| Todd Schreiner | 701-462-8541x204 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Washburn | 2009 (est.) | 15429 |
| Julie Shrock | 701-947-5314 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | New Rockford | 2022 (est.) | 52552 |
| Chad Smestad | 701-222-6698 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Bismarck | 2024 (est.) | 58177 |
| Dakota Steedsman | 701-324-2665 | VSO representative | American Legion | Harvey | 2026 (est.) | 61878 |
| Corean Swart | 701-652-2170 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Carrington | 2010 (est.) | 17516 |
| Rebecca Thebo | 701-845-8511 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Valley City | 2026 (est.) | 60784 |
| Heather Thompson | 701-228-3904 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | Bottineau | 2025 (est.) | 60438 |
| Daniel Thorstad | 701-298-4694 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Fargo | 2013 (est.) | 28904 |
| Grant Urbatsch-Carns | 701-577-4550 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Williston | 2011 (est.) | 21284 |
| Mary Vetter | 701-642-7807 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Wahpeton | 2016 (est.) | 37460 |
| Lonnie Wangen | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion, American Veterans | Fargo | 2009 (est.) | 14108 |
| Bryan Watters | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Fargo | 2013 (est.) | 27967 |
| Thomas Webb | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Fargo | 2016 (est.) | 40283 |
| Jeffrey Whillock | 701-339-9478 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Bowbells | 2021 (est.) | 50098 |
| Sharon White Bear | 701-743-4573 | VSO representative | North Dakota Department Veterans Affairs | Roseglen | 2026 (est.) | 61403 |
| Jeffrey Diemert | 701-535-0093 | Attorney | — | Minot | 2024 | 57166 |
| Charles Epperson | 701-681-9272 | Claims agent | — | Harvey | 2019 | 46230 |
| Steven Johnson | 916-616-4926out-of-state | Claims agent | — | Richardton | 2016 | 39810 |
| Leslie Ross | 507-867-8387out-of-state | Claims agent | — | Dickinson | 2018 | 44975 |
11 of these listings ring a switchboard, not a desk
The VA publishes one phone number per representative, and for 11 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.
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.
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