VA-accredited representatives in Newberry, SC

3 people are accredited by the VA to represent veterans on disability claims in Newberry, SC — 3 of them work for free. Names, phone numbers and registration numbers below, straight from the VA's roster.

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Accredited in Newberry, SC

NamePhoneTypeOrganizationAccreditedVA reg #
Rebecca Allen803-321-2161VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion2023 (est.)53945
Raleigh Hickman803-321-2161VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion2022 (est.)53007
Elizabeth Lake803-321-2161VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion2023 (est.)55029

Within 25 miles

NamePhoneTypeOrganizationCityAccreditedVA reg #
Jason Althouse803-647-2434shared lineVSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionColumbia2016 (est.)38581
Jolene Bailey803-785-8400VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionLexington2025 (est.)60043
April Broner803-647-2422VSO representativeDisabled American VeteransColumbia2026 (est.)61733
Kenneth Brown803-576-1908VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionColumbia2023 (est.)54328
David Cruz202-554-3501switchboardVSO representativeDisabled American VeteransColumbia2023 (est.)54636
Michael Driver703-683 1400switchboardVSO representativeFleet Reserve AssociationColumbia2008 (est.)1723
Calvin Fish703-855-8297VSO representativeMarine Corps LeagueWest Columbia2025 (est.)60322
Misty Forte803-647-2432VSO representativeParalyzed Veterans of AmericaColumbia2023 (est.)55051
Brittany Gunter803-785-8400VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionLexington2023 (est.)53946
John Johnson202-543-2239switchboardVSO representativeVeterans of Foreign WarsColumbia2018 (est.)45376
John Johnson803-647-2422VSO representativeDisabled American VeteransColumbia2021 (est.)50374
Nicole Johnson803-647-2442VSO representativeVeterans of Foreign WarsColumbia2022 (est.)51814
John Lundeen803-785-8400VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American LegionLexington2011 (est.)21737
Jennifer Parler803-647-2434shared lineVSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionLexington2016 (est.)40463
Dorian Phillips202-861-2700switchboardVSO representativeAmerican LegionColumbia2013 (est.)29012
Jordan Robinson(803) 576-1980VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionColumbia2018 (est.)45322
David Ross202-554-3501switchboardVSO representativeDisabled American VeteransColumbia2008 (est.)5347
Michelle Schrock803-785-8400VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionLexington2025 (est.)60362
Sandra Scott855-225-0709shared lineVSO representativeNational Association for Black Veterans, Inc.Columbia2017 (est.)40947
Russell Stemarie202-554-3501switchboardVSO representativeDisabled American VeteransColumbia2013 (est.)27578
Catherine Strickland803-647-2432VSO representativeParalyzed Veterans of AmericaColumbia2024 (est.)56473
Torian Ward(803) 576-1971VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans AffairsColumbia2026 (est.)61780
Jerri Williams—no phone publishedVSO representativeVeterans of Foreign WarsColumbia2023 (est.)55015
Perry Williams803-776-4000
also listed: 202-861-2700		VSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionColumbia2013 (est.)28873
Eddie Wilson803-647-2434shared lineVSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionColumbia2022 (est.)52168
Patricia Wortherly-Foye(803) 647-2434shared lineVSO representativeThe South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, American LegionColumbia2018 (est.)45589
Riley Adams803-317-6013
also listed: 803-372-7869		Attorney—Batesburg202354338
Hamilton Barber803-253-8236Attorney—Columbia202354415
Meghan Brooks803-777-3398Attorney—Columbia202048673
Donald Burnette970-404-2911out-of-stateAttorney—Columbia202661015
Jefferson Coulter(803) 777-3405Attorney—Columbia202661137
Kharimah Dessow803-851-3275Attorney—Columbia201742993
Kristin Hanna609-213-6342out-of-stateAttorney—West Columbia202457490
Maureen McDonnell803-960-5484Attorney—Columbia202559733
Timothy Mercer803-779-7599Attorney—Columbia201946132
Michael Murray803-598-0610Attorney—Columbia202150599
Abigail Rogers803-237-7526Attorney—Columbia201432001
Patrick Sheldon401-578-6090out-of-stateAttorney—Lexington202558617
Andrew Thibault803-454-3530Attorney—Columbia202354598
Stephen White8036652288Attorney—Columbia202558508

The organizations behind these representatives

OrganizationAccredited reps
nationally		 In South Carolina Median years
accredited		Appointing them
American Legion3,7121535.5Paper VA Form 21-22 only
The South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs2021534.1Paper 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 South Carolina is

390,389 veterans live in South Carolina and 271 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,441 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)
RatingMonthly (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
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