OGC Accreditation Search
The VA Office of General Counsel’s accreditation search lets veterans verify accredited attorneys, claims agents, and VSO representatives authorized to assist with VA claims.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Colorado veterans with qualifying service; eligibility depends on service history, discharge status, and in some cases disability rating or income. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 23, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Choose whether to search accredited Attorneys, Claims Agents, or VSO Representatives, or search Recognized VSOs.
- Enter any search criteria you want, such as last name, first name, city, state, postal code, or VSO name.
- Search using all criteria or only one field. The program's site lists that you can enter partial text like a last name prefix.
- Select Search to view matching accredited individuals or recognized VSOs.
- If you need a full roster, download the complete Excel list for Attorneys, Claims Agents, VSO Representatives, or VSOs with Reps.
- Send questions about accreditation, recognition, or agents' and attorneys' fees to the email address listed on the page.
What to bring
- Last name
- First name
- City
- State
- Postal code
- VSO name
What to expect
The page states you will be provided information only for individuals currently accredited by VA and organizations currently recognized by VA. It also states the data linked to the page refreshes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evening.
Contact
- Call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000Questions about VA disability, pension, and other benefits.
- Serves all of Colorado
Next step
See every Colorado program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp)
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