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Accredited in Lancaster, PA
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Barone | 717-861-8910shared line | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs | 2015 (est.) | 37057 |
| Jennifer Gilbert | 717-861-8910shared line | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs | 2019 (est.) | 47003 |
| James Wachter | 717-861-8910shared line | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs | 2020 (est.) | 49257 |
| Brian Boyce | 202-386-0650 | Attorney | — | 2024 | 57374 |
| Tyrsa Cameron | 717-299-5453 | Attorney | — | 2017 | 40968 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Gendron | 717-771-9710 | VSO representative | American Legion | York | 2015 (est.) | 37095 |
| John Huncher | 717-771-9218 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | York | 2025 (est.) | 58290 |
| Melissa Hunt | 717-771-9710 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | York | 2019 (est.) | 47434 |
| Scott Kohr | 717-861-8910shared line | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs | Lebanon | 2018 (est.) | 45520 |
| Bernard McDonald | 1-800-810-7148switchboard | VSO representative | American Veterans | Annville | 2025 (est.) | 60095 |
| William McGovern | 570-821-2526 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | Wilkes-Barre | 2021 (est.) | 50384 |
| Danny Osten | 202-861-2700switchboard | VSO representative | American Legion | Harrisburg | 2015 (est.) | 33718 |
| Kevin Smyers | 717-771-9685 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | York | 2016 (est.) | 40146 |
| Laura Wede | 717-771-9685 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs | York | 2026 (est.) | 61823 |
| Brandon Wiley | 717-683-5339 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | York | 2025 (est.) | 58291 |
| Jody Wilson | (717) 771-9218 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs, American Legion | York | 2017 (est.) | 43461 |
| Jeffrey Bellomo | 717-845-5390 | Attorney | — | York | 2010 | 17034 |
| Charles Boohar Jr. | 800-853-4388 | Attorney | — | Willow Street | 2008 | 9350 |
| Vijay Deshpande | 717-383-0677 | Attorney | — | Lebanon | 2020 | 48782 |
| Amanda Dubbs | 717-430-6730 | Attorney | — | York | 2017 | 41001 |
| David Hlatky | 717-557-2547 | Attorney | — | Lebanon | 2016 | 38851 |
| Misty Toothman | 484-229-9350 | Attorney | — | Morgantown | 2026 | 60773 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Pennsylvania | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs | 251 | 244 | 3.7 | 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 Pennsylvania is
688,201 veterans live in Pennsylvania and 568 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,212 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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