VA-Accredited Reps in Illinois

Every currently accredited individual and recognized VSO in Illinois, pulled from the VA Office of General Counsel public list. All free to use for your claim.

7 attorneys9 claims agents8 reps3 VSO offices

Recognized VSOs in Illinois

VSOs (Veterans Service Organizations) like DAV, VFW, and American Legion provide free claim help at thousands of local posts. These are the orgs with offices in Illinois.

  • Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
    Springfield, IL · 217-785-4114
  • Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
    Springfield, IL · 217-785-4114
  • Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
    Springfield, IL · 217-785-4114

Accredited Attorneys (7)

Chicago

  • Gregory Grove
    312-269-8084 · ZIP 60602 · Reg #15400
  • Mark Blocker
    ZIP 60607 · Reg #16940
  • James Comerford
    312-863-8572 · ZIP 60602 · Reg #11235

Godfrey

Marion

New Lenox

Quincy

Accredited Claims Agents (9)

Claims agents are non-attorneys accredited by the VA to assist with claims preparation, presentation, and prosecution.

Belleville

Champaign

  • Andrew Wiegand
    ZIP 61822 · Reg #61443

Chicago

Glenview

  • Michael Korman
    ZIP 60026-8037 · Reg #57668

Godfrey

  • Shannon Yount
    ZIP 62035 · Reg #53826

New Lenox

Peoria

  • Gabrielle Bontea
    ZIP 61603 · Reg #61479

Rantoul

  • Robbie Walker
    ZIP 61866 · Reg #46428

Rockford

  • Floretta Leavy
    ZIP 61107 · Reg #30563

Accredited VSO Representatives (8)

Individual representatives accredited through recognized VSOs. They provide free claim help under the umbrella of a VSO.

Bellville

  • Kurt Cochran
    ZIP 62223 · Reg #57997

Chicago

  • Connie DeLeonardis
    ZIP 60607 · Reg #28051

Gurnee

  • John Murray
    ZIP 60031 · Reg #47386

Joliet

  • Amy Benson
    ZIP 60435 · Reg #44868
  • Rosemarie Bitar
    ZIP 60435 · Reg #57870

Peoria

Pointiac

  • Patrick Unzicker
    ZIP 61764 · Reg #61308

Rock Island

  • Damion Daily
    ZIP 61201 · Reg #60266

Verify before you commit

This list reflects the VA OGC accreditation database as of our last snapshot. Before retaining anyone, confirm current accreditation status directly with the VA OGC Accreditation Search. The list refreshes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Source: VA Office of General Counsel. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement. Accredited representation should be free — agents and attorneys may charge contingency fees on retroactive awards but cannot legally charge for help with an initial claim before a Notice of Disagreement.