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Accredited in Chattanooga, TN
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alsobrook | 423-209-7884 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2015 (est.) | 34316 |
| Amy Bailes | 423-209-7884 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2021 (est.) | 51342 |
| George Davis | 615-339-3796 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2023 (est.) | 53799 |
| Suzanna Ellis | 423-560-0116 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2019 (est.) | 46558 |
| Brian Heusterberg | (423)790-7095 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2015 (est.) | 36871 |
| Christopher Mills | 423-634-7126 | VSO representative | American Legion | 2012 (est.) | 25966 |
| Daniel Paupp | 423-634-6488 | VSO representative | American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association | 2008 (est.) | 4712 |
| James Setliffe | 423-209-7884 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion | 2025 (est.) | 60288 |
| Daniel Thomas | 423-634-7126 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2020 (est.) | 48487 |
| Alexander Bissell | 931-214-2821 | Attorney | — | 2022 | 53070 |
| Dana Perry | 423-757-0228 | Attorney | — | 2010 | 19612 |
| Janice Pulver-Lewis | 423-802-0857 | Attorney | — | 2009 | 11385 |
| Patricia Vital | 423-267-2378 | Attorney | — | 2010 | 17452 |
| Mark Dunham Sr. | 423-432-8582 | Claims agent | — | 2014 | 29554 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Allen | 423-942-8026 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Jasper | 2023 (est.) | 54163 |
| Sheila Billings | 203-510-7374out-of-state | VSO representative | American Legion | Harrison | 2025 (est.) | 59819 |
| Donna Mason | (423) 284-4589 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | American Legion | Cleveland | 2018 (est.) | 45753 |
| Cherie Nations | 423-728-7155 also listed: 202-861-2700 | VSO representative | Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, American Legion | Cleveland | 2016 (est.) | 39607 |
| Tyler Weaver | 423-303-2266 | Attorney | — | Cleveland | 2024 | 57450 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Tennessee | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 162 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Fleet Reserve Association | 470 | 33 | 12.9 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | 263 | 214 | 3.8 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 114 | 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 391 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,112 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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