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Accredited in Brentwood, TN
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheynne Hancock | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-308-4490 | 2017 (est.) | 43142 |
| Michael Howard | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-663-5226 | 2010 (est.) | 15983 |
| Travis Murphy | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-906-4483 | 2015 (est.) | 36529 |
| Sophia Rodriguez | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-663-1124 | 2019 (est.) | 47029 |
| Alexandria Sanders | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 615-695-6384 | 2026 (est.) | 61264 |
| Jimmie Sanders | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-663-5601 | 2010 (est.) | 17909 |
| William Tomlinson | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-987-1145 | 2012 (est.) | 24011 |
| Alyssa Castronovo | Attorney | — | 224-343-3510 | 2024 | 57842 |
| Paul Tennison | Attorney | — | 615-326-9059 | 2019 | 46956 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Type | Organization | Phone | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Allen | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 615-741-1863shared line | Murfreesboro | 2020 (est.) | 48855 |
| Damian Barron | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-898-9813 | Nashville | 2021 (est.) | 49902 |
| Clayton Blaylock | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-982-5180 | Murfreesboro | 2024 (est.) | 56565 |
| Susan Brown | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-849-5711 | Murfreesboro | 2022 (est.) | 52762 |
| Junn Caballes | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-981-9469 | Murfreesboro | 2025 (est.) | 59720 |
| Cassandra Davis | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | 617-303-1395switchboard | Nashville | 2014 (est.) | 33072 |
| Deanna Day | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 615-741-2345shared line | Nashville | 2023 (est.) | 54927 |
| Ginger Dempsey | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | 703-683 1400switchboard | Murfreesboro | 2014 (est.) | 30715 |
| Ronald Dvorsky | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-630-0246 | Nashville | 2018 (est.) | 43673 |
| Nichelle Edwards | VSO representative | Paralyzed Veterans of America | 617-303-1395switchboard | Nashville | 2008 (est.) | 1808 |
| Ross Eggebeen | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-880-2838 | Nashville | 2023 (est.) | 54923 |
| Brandon Gore | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 615-906-6126 | Murfreesboro | 2023 (est.) | 54930 |
| Dominick Grimaldi | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | Murfreesboro | 2016 (est.) | 37715 |
| Jason Gulley | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 615-906-3627 | Murfreesboro | 2025 (est.) | 59718 |
| Kathryn Held | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 202-861-2700switchboard | Nashville | 2017 (est.) | 41199 |
| John Houston | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion | 615-981-9956 | Nashville | 2023 (est.) | 55976 |
| Rodney Hughes | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 202-554-3501switchboard | Nashville | 2021 (est.) | 51036 |
| Amanda Jolliff | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | 703-683 1400switchboard | Nashville | 2014 (est.) | 31754 |
| Monica Lawrence | VSO representative | Fleet Reserve Association | 703-683 1400switchboard | Nashville | 2008 (est.) | 158 |
| Joseph Lentner | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion | 615-982-5181 | Nashville | 2023 (est.) | 55977 |
| William Macedo | VSO representative | Disabled American Veterans | 615-695-6896 | Nashville | 2024 (est.) | 58209 |
| Ashraf Muakkasa | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 615-487-7523 | Nashville | 2026 (est.) | 61725 |
| Percy Orman | VSO representative | American Legion | 202-861-2700switchboard | Nashville | 2008 (est.) | 4601 |
| Anna Robinson | VSO representative | American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association | 202-861-2700switchboard | Nashville | 2008 (est.) | 5262 |
| Daniel Schultheis | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 931-473-6920 | Murfreesboro | 2022 (est.) | 52770 |
| Jocelyn Trebilcock | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 615-795-4278 | Nashville | 2026 (est.) | 61323 |
| Ben Welch | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion | 615-790-5623 | Nashville | 2017 (est.) | 43159 |
| Barry Allen | Attorney | — | 844-825-2997 | Nashville | 2009 | 12155 |
| John Baker III | Attorney | — | 615-896-5621 | Murfreesboro | 2011 | 20964 |
| Courtney Benjamin | Attorney | — | 615-401-6022 | Nashville | 2021 | 51155 |
| William Benjamin Jr. | Attorney | — | 615-401-6022 | Nashville | 2010 | 16251 |
| Catherine Caster | Attorney | — | 615-248-1987 | Nashville | 2016 | 38553 |
| Daniel Graves | Attorney | — | 615-896-4154 | Mufreesboro | 2011 | 18966 |
| Kenneth Kendell | Attorney | — | —no phone published | LA Vergne | 2015 | 36290 |
| Kimberly King | Attorney | — | 423-331-1346 | Nashville | 2015 | 36686 |
| Amanda Moore | Attorney | — | 615-869-7450 ext1003 | Murfreesboro | 2023 | 54484 |
| Barbara Moss | Attorney | — | 615-852-5602 | Nashville | 2013 | 26480 |
| Jason Nabors | Attorney | — | (901) 359-3229 | Spring Hill | 2021 | 51147 |
| Seth Ogden | Attorney | — | 615-242-2400 | Nashville | 2016 | 38221 |
| James Ramsey | Attorney | — | (615) 415-7225 | Nashville | 2014 | 31118 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Tennessee | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,753 | 159 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Blinded Veterans Association | 47 | 1 | 17.9 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,663 | 14 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Fleet Reserve Association | 475 | 33 | 12.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Marine Corps League | 165 | 5 | 7.6 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 256 | 210 | 4.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,342 | 112 | 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.
How stretched Tennessee is
434,646 veterans live in Tennessee and 399 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,089 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).
- 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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