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Accredited in Kenosha, WI
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bohlen | 262-605-6690 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026 (est.) | 62052 |
| Timothy Buckli | 262-605-6690 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans | 2024 (est.) | 57260 |
| Michael Danko | 262-605-6690 | VSO representative | Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2022 (est.) | 52039 |
| Justin Lowe | (262) 605-6694 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026 (est.) | 62050 |
| Heath Ryan | 262-605-6691 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026 (est.) | 62049 |
| Robert Swanson | 262-605-6693 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2024 (est.) | 56049 |
| Danielle White | 262-605-6690 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2024 (est.) | 56056 |
Within 25 miles
| Name | Phone | Type | Organization | City | Accredited | VA reg # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Hooper | 262-638-6702 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Racine | 2023 (est.) | 53985 |
| Shawn Rivers | (262) 638-6702 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Racine | 2018 (est.) | 45297 |
| Lynda Schutz | 262-638-6702 | VSO representative | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars | Racine | 2025 (est.) | 58408 |
| Jenna D'Attilo | 414-375-1735 | Attorney | — | Racine | 2022 | 52803 |
| Kyle Hough | 414-375-1657 | Attorney | — | Mount Pleasant | 2025 | 59014 |
| Monica Karas | 414-375-1735 | Attorney | — | Racine | 2014 | 30646 |
| Aldridge Maurer | 847-421-1902out-of-state | Attorney | — | Racine | 2025 | 60430 |
| Brian Michel | 414-727-9973 | Attorney | — | Racine | 2017 | 42257 |
| Giancarlo Mora | 414-375-1670 | Attorney | — | MT Pleasant | 2026 | 61204 |
| Elizabeth Ruthmansdorfer | 414-377-6981 | Attorney | — | South Milwaukee | 2010 | 15483 |
The organizations behind these representatives
| Organization | Accredited reps nationally |
In Wisconsin | Median years accredited | Appointing them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 3,712 | 164 | 5.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Disabled American Veterans | 1,675 | 97 | 5.1 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers | 1,992 | 130 | 4.5 | Paper VA Form 21-22 only |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 2,297 | 139 | 5.4 | Accepts online POA requests |
| Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | 245 | 197 | 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 Wisconsin is
327,195 veterans live in Wisconsin and 305 accredited representatives of all kinds are listed there — about 1,073 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.
Check any name on this page against the VA Office of General Counsel accreditation search before you sign a thing, or check a name or a whole list of registration numbers on our roster check. VetAid takes no payment for placement here and endorses nobody.
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