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Accredited in Akron, OH
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Conley | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-7559 | 2024 (est.) | 58024 |
| David Donaldson | VSO representative | National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-2839 | 2008 (est.) | 1683 |
| Clarence Drake | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-2832 | 2008 (est.) | 10382 |
| Seth Eaton | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-2830shared line | 2021 (est.) | 51299 |
| Tyler Gullion | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-2830shared line | 2021 (est.) | 51373 |
| Larry Moore | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-2830shared line | 2008 (est.) | 4214 |
| William Schnering | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-2830shared line | 2014 (est.) | 32827 |
| Cynthia Sliger | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-643-7814 | 2023 (est.) | 54971 |
| Michael Elliott | Attorney | — | —no phone published | 2024 | 56557 |
| Christopher Godios | Attorney | — | 330-762-6474 | 2008 | 9738 |
| Michael Stith | Attorney | — | 330-643-2830shared line | 2010 | 16539 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Basham | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7479 | Canton | 2024 (est.) | 56476 |
| Elliot Berger | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | Canton | 2018 (est.) | 44252 |
| Susan Boggs | VSO representative | National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | 202-861-2700switchboard | Medina | 2019 (est.) | 47147 |
| Katherine Britton | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7431 | Canton | 2018 (est.) | 44253 |
| Katie Bussard | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7497 | Canton | 2026 (est.) | 61035 |
| Sara Chambers | VSO representative | National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7459 | Canton | 2022 (est.) | 53592 |
| Mitchell Cialella | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-297-3545shared line | Ravenna | 2024 (est.) | 56311 |
| James Garvey | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7068 | Canton | 2023 (est.) | 54091 |
| Chad Gimmi | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-297-3545shared line | Ravenna | 2025 (est.) | 59177 |
| Alyssa Keys | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services | 330-451-7458 | Canton | 2026 (est.) | 61034 |
| Andrea Kyttle | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7497 | Canton | 2019 (est.) | 48056 |
| Jeff Pickens | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-297-3545shared line | Ravenna | 2017 (est.) | 41462 |
| Christine Pipic | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-297-3697 | Ravenna | 2024 (est.) | 56491 |
| Danielle Sampson | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-722-9368 | Medina | 2024 (est.) | 57566 |
| Darbey Schultz | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7492 | Canton | 2023 (est.) | 55362 |
| Christopher Schwan | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-451-7466 | Canton | 2026 (est.) | 61036 |
| Trevor Shires | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-297-3545shared line | Ravenna | 2024 (est.) | 57819 |
| Mark Thomas | VSO representative | American Veterans | 1-800-810-7148switchboard | Hartville | 2022 (est.) | 51770 |
| Sherwood Truman | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-297-3545shared line | Ravenna | 2017 (est.) | 40886 |
| De Ann Williams | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330--451-7457 | Canton | 2008 (est.) | 7392 |
| Edward Zackery | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 330-722-9368 | Medina | 2009 (est.) | 14006 |
| George Aljoe | Attorney | — | 330-899-9335 | Green | 2020 | 49516 |
| Carolyn Calarco | Attorney | — | 440-230-1599 | Medina | 2022 | 53097 |
| Christopher Debski | Attorney | — | 330-696-1184 | Canal Fulton | 2015 | 34396 |
| Kelly Delaney | Attorney | — | 216-731-9750 | Brecksville | 2021 | 51144 |
| Matthew Kasper | Attorney | — | 330-929-9700 | Cuyahoga Falls | 2022 | 53033 |
| James Koewler | Attorney | — | 330-659-3579 | Richfield | 2010 | 15866 |
| Margaret Kreiner | Attorney | — | 330-310-7365 | North Canton | 2009 | 14523 |
| Stephanie Lehota | Attorney | — | 330-497-0700 | Canton | 2021 | 49987 |
| Michelle Marshall | Attorney | — | 330-762-0280 | Coventry Township | 2010 | 17767 |
| Eric McDaniel | Attorney | — | 330-929-9700 | Cuyahoga Falls | 2022 | 53031 |
| Kenneth Mirkin | Attorney | — | 330-983-2513 | Canton | 2013 | 29115 |
| Sheri Peters | Attorney | — | 330-564-0545 | Munroe Falls | 2009 | 11645 |
| George Poulos | Attorney | — | 330-665-9702 | Hudson | 2014 | 31785 |
| Loucile Powers | Attorney | — | 330-302-9270 | Fairlawn | 2021 | 50670 |
| Rachel Richards | Attorney | — | (330) 618-4525 | Hartville | 2025 | 59460 |
| Guido Shero | Attorney | — | 216-659-1265 | Medina | 2024 | 56898 |
| Sue Sokolowski | Attorney | — | 330-499-7053 | Canton | 2013 | 26216 |
| Laurie Steiner | Attorney | — | 330-807-3758 | Richfield | 2011 | 19240 |
| David Romans | Claims agent | — | 330-605-9397 | Canton | 2012 | 23756 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Ohio | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,753 | 280 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,663 | 265 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | 2,133 | 257 | 4.9 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Ohio Department of Veterans Services | 301 | 301 | 6.0 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,342 | 265 | 5.4 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | 227 | 44 | 8.3 | 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 Ohio is
669,181 veterans live in Ohio and 569 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,176 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).
- Accredited attorneys and claims agents may charge, but only after the VA has issued an initial decision on the claim (38 USC 5904). 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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