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VA-accredited representatives in California

970 active accredited representatives in the directory for California. Start with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) for free claims and appeals assistance. This is a copy of public accreditation records; confirm current accreditation and availability with VA before choosing someone.

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Free VSO help in California (536)

VSO organizations and their accredited representatives help at no charge. Use the contact listed or look them up with VA.

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Free help and fee rules. Accredited VSO assistance is free. Attorneys and claims agents may not charge for preparing or filing an initial VA benefits claim. They may generally charge for review after the claimant receives notice of VA’s initial decision, subject to the applicable rules and a written fee agreement.

The 20% limit applies to fees paid directly by VA from past-due benefits. It is not a universal cap on other arrangements, which must be reasonable. Ask how fees and expenses work, what happens if the claim is unsuccessful, and where the agreement must be filed.

U.S. federal benefits representation; sources checked October 7, 2026: VA fee guidance and 38 CFR 14.636. Court representation and individual fee disputes require separate review.

Accredited attorneys in California (395)

Paid representation may be available after VA's initial decision. Ask for a written fee agreement and confirm the applicable rules.

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Accredited claims agents in California (39)

Non-attorney representatives accredited by VA; the same fee rules apply.

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Drawn from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accreditation list. Listing order is alphabetical within each category and is not a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. We are not affiliated with the VA and we do not sell veterans as leads. Verify any representative on the VA’s official accreditation search.