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Accredited in Medina, OH
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Boggs | 330-722-9368 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | 2019 (est.) | 47147 |
| Danielle Sampson | 330-722-9368 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2024 (est.) | 57566 |
| Edward Zackery | 330-722-9368 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2009 (est.) | 14006 |
| Carolyn Calarco | 440-230-1599 | Attorney | — | 2022 | 53097 |
| Guido Shero | 216-659-1265 | Attorney | — | 2024 | 56898 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Conley | 330-643-7559 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2024 (est.) | 58024 |
| David Donaldson | 330-643-2839 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2008 (est.) | 1683 |
| Clarence Drake | 330-643-2832 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2008 (est.) | 10382 |
| Seth Eaton | 330-643-2830shared line | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2021 (est.) | 51299 |
| Tyler Gullion | 330-643-2830shared line | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2021 (est.) | 51373 |
| Samuel Koachway | 440-284-4641 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, National Veterans Legal Services Program | Elyria | 2023 (est.) | 54715 |
| Kenneth Lane | 440-406-3121 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, National Veterans Legal Services Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Elyria | 2017 (est.) | 43260 |
| Chad Laubenthal | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Wooster | 2016 (est.) | 37574 |
| Krystol Mayer | 440-284-4302 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, National Veterans Legal Services Program, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Elyria | 2022 (est.) | 52456 |
| Larry Moore | 330-643-2830shared line | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2008 (est.) | 4214 |
| Denise Perry | 330-345-6638 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Wooster | 2026 (est.) | 60835 |
| William Schnering | 330-643-2830shared line | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2014 (est.) | 32827 |
| Jeffrey Shull | 330-345-6638 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Wooster | 2012 (est.) | 24321 |
| Cynthia Sliger | 330-643-7814 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Akron | 2023 (est.) | 54971 |
| Lori Thomas | 330-345-6638 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans | Wooster | 2021 (est.) | 50233 |
| Jackie Towell | 440-284-625 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Elyria | 2024 (est.) | 58100 |
| Louis Trenta | 440-284-4625 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | Elyria | 2024 (est.) | 57305 |
| William Wieber | 440-284-4625 | VSO representative | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, National Veterans Legal Services Program, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Elyria | 2024 (est.) | 58101 |
| Samuel Butcher | 440-572-3300 | Attorney | — | Strongsville | 2013 | 26350 |
| Deborah Dallmann | —no phone published | Attorney | — | Elyria | 2014 | 31885 |
| Christopher Debski | 330-696-1184 | Attorney | — | Canal Fulton | 2015 | 34396 |
| Michael Elliott | —no phone published | Attorney | — | Akron | 2024 | 56557 |
| Erin Eurenius | 440-253-8800 | Attorney | — | Cleveland | 2019 | 46475 |
| Christopher Godios | 330-762-6474 | Attorney | — | Akron | 2008 | 9738 |
| Ronald Gogul | 440-892-3344 | Attorney | — | Westlake | 2010 | 16633 |
| Margaret Karl | 440-973-4145 | Attorney | — | Olmsted Falls | 2016 | 39346 |
| Matthew Kasper | 330-929-9700 | Attorney | — | Cuyahoga Falls | 2022 | 53033 |
| James Koewler | 330-659-3579 | Attorney | — | Richfield | 2010 | 15866 |
| Laurie Malone | 440-724-3197 | Attorney | — | Independence | 2026 | 60982 |
| Michelle Marshall | 330-762-0280 | Attorney | — | Coventry Township | 2010 | 17767 |
| Sharece Miller-Curry | 216-926-2492 | Attorney | — | Garfield Hts | 2026 | 61482 |
| Brian Mulhall | 440-477-3826 | Attorney | — | Cleveland | 2024 | 55894 |
| Sheri Peters | 330-564-0545 | Attorney | — | Munroe Falls | 2009 | 11645 |
| George Poulos | 330-665-9702 | Attorney | — | Hudson | 2014 | 31785 |
| Loucile Powers | 330-302-9270 | Attorney | — | Fairlawn | 2021 | 50670 |
| Daniel Seink | 330-467-4704 | Attorney | — | Seven Hills | 2008 | 9553 |
| Paul Stano | 440-888-6448 | Attorney | — | Parma Heights | 2008 | 9963 |
| Laurie Steiner | 330-807-3758 | Attorney | — | Richfield | 2011 | 19240 |
| Michael Stith | 330-643-2830shared line | Attorney | — | Akron | 2010 | 16539 |
| April Roberts | 440-241-2574 | Claims agent | — | Berea | 2016 | 40296 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Ohio | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 284 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| American Veterans | 91 | 15 | 7.3 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,675 | 279 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 1,992 | 249 | 4.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Ohio Department of Veterans Services | 293 | 293 | 6.2 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 258 | 5.4 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | 222 | 42 | 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 Ohio is
669,181 veterans live in Ohio and 540 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,239 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.
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