Client Outcomes

Real Results for Real People

VeriAccount has helped hundreds of DC and Maryland clients recover money, fight unfair bills, secure funding, and protect their financial rights. Every case below is anonymized to protect client privacy — the outcomes are real.

30+ Years · Licensed & Insured · Washington DC & Maryland

30+

Years in Practice

500+

Clients Served

100%

Licensed & Insured

$0

Upfront Cost to Consult

Case Studies by Service

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Tax Disputes & Preparation

DC Resident, Retail Professional

$4,800 liability eliminated

Plus $620 refund recovered

The Challenge

Received an IRS notice claiming she owed $4,800 in back taxes from a prior year. She had no idea how to respond and feared wage garnishment.

What We Did

VeriAccount reviewed her original return, identified a filing error made by her previous preparer, and submitted a corrected return with supporting documentation.

IRS liability reduced to $0. Client received a $620 refund instead.

Tax Disputes & Preparation

Small Business Owner, Prince George's County MD

80% penalty reduction

2 years of back taxes resolved

The Challenge

A catering business owner had not filed taxes for two years due to confusion about self-employment obligations. She feared penalties and potential audit.

What We Did

VeriAccount prepared both years of returns, applied all eligible deductions, and negotiated a penalty abatement with the IRS on her behalf.

Both years filed successfully. Penalties reduced by 80%. Business now on a compliant quarterly schedule.

Hidden Asset Retrieval

Retired Educator, Baltimore MD

$11,200 recovered

From 3 separate unclaimed sources

The Challenge

A retired teacher suspected her late husband had unclaimed life insurance and pension benefits, but did not know where to look or how to file claims.

What We Did

VeriAccount conducted a comprehensive asset search across state unclaimed property databases, insurance registries, and pension administrators.

Located and recovered $11,200 in unclaimed life insurance proceeds and a dormant savings account.

Hidden Asset Retrieval

DC Family, Estate Settlement

$8,500+ in assets found

Accounts the family did not know existed

The Challenge

A family settling a parent's estate discovered references to old bank accounts and a possible annuity but had no documentation.

What We Did

VeriAccount traced accounts through financial institution records and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners database.

Identified two dormant accounts and an annuity totaling over $8,500 that the family was unaware of.

Insurance Claims Advocacy

Homeowner, Montgomery County MD

$14,300 claim approved

After initial denial overturned on appeal

The Challenge

An insurance company denied a water damage claim, citing a policy exclusion the homeowner believed did not apply to her situation.

What We Did

VeriAccount reviewed the policy language, drafted a formal appeal letter citing applicable Maryland insurance regulations, and submitted supporting contractor estimates.

Claim approved on appeal. Homeowner received $14,300 in repair coverage.

Insurance Claims Advocacy

Healthcare Worker, Washington DC

14 months of benefits recovered

Retroactive reinstatement after denial

The Challenge

A long-term disability claim was denied after an injury left her unable to work. The insurer claimed her condition did not meet the policy definition of disability.

What We Did

VeriAccount coordinated with her physician to obtain supporting documentation, drafted a detailed appeal, and cited relevant case precedents.

Disability benefits reinstated retroactively. Client received 14 months of back benefits.

Grant Writing

DC Nonprofit, Youth Services Organization

$75,000 grant awarded

First submission after 2 years of rejections

The Challenge

A small nonprofit had been applying for federal grants independently for two years with no success. They needed funding to expand their after-school program.

What We Did

VeriAccount conducted a grant landscape analysis, identified three aligned funding opportunities, and wrote a compelling proposal with a detailed program narrative and budget.

Awarded a $75,000 federal grant on the first submission. Program expanded to serve 40 additional youth.

Grant Writing

Maryland Small Business, Creative Services

$12,500 grant secured

First-time applicant, full award received

The Challenge

A minority-owned creative agency wanted to apply for a state small business development grant but had never written a grant proposal before.

What We Did

VeriAccount guided the owners through the eligibility requirements, prepared the full application package, and submitted it before the deadline.

Received a $12,500 state business development grant. Used to hire one part-time employee and upgrade equipment.

Medical Bill Advocacy

IT Professional, Silver Spring MD

$23,800 in charges eliminated

From a $28,000 hospital bill

The Challenge

After a three-day hospital stay, he received bills totaling $28,000. His insurance had paid a portion, but the remaining balance contained errors and inflated charges.

What We Did

VeriAccount conducted a line-by-line audit of the itemized bill, identified duplicate charges and unbundled procedures, and negotiated directly with the hospital billing department.

Final balance reduced from $28,000 to $4,200 — a savings of over $23,000.

Medical Bill Advocacy

Retired Couple, Alexandria VA

$8,550 saved

Medicare supplement denial overturned

The Challenge

A couple on fixed income received a $9,400 bill for outpatient surgery. Their Medicare supplement had denied coverage, claiming the procedure was elective.

What We Did

VeriAccount reviewed the denial, obtained a letter of medical necessity from the surgeon, and filed a formal appeal with supporting clinical documentation.

Medicare supplement reversed the denial. Couple's out-of-pocket cost reduced to $850.

Notary & Estate Services

DC Family, Estate Planning

48-hour turnaround

Mobile notary to client's home

The Challenge

An elderly client needed a power of attorney and healthcare directive notarized but was homebound and unable to travel to an office.

What We Did

VeriAccount dispatched a mobile notary to the client's home, prepared the documents in advance, and ensured all signatures and witnesses were properly executed.

All documents notarized and legally executed in a single visit. Family had peace of mind within 48 hours.

Notary & Estate Services

Small Business Owner, Hyattsville MD

Same-day service

3 documents executed before deadline

The Challenge

A business owner needed a commercial lease agreement and two contractor agreements notarized on short notice before a Friday deadline.

What We Did

VeriAccount arranged same-day mobile notary service, reviewed the documents for completeness, and notarized all three agreements at the client's office.

All three agreements executed on time. Business owner met her Friday deadline and secured her new location.

Is VeriAccount Legitimate?

VeriAccount, LLC is a licensed and insured financial advocacy firm founded by Queretta R. Simms in Washington, DC. We have been in continuous operation since 1996 — over 30 years of serving DC and Maryland clients. We are registered with the District of Columbia, carry professional liability insurance, and operate under the consumer protection standards of DC and Maryland law. If you have seen negative search results or reviews about VeriAccount, we encourage you to read our full response at veriaccount.com/lp/veriaccount-trusted.

  • Licensed in Washington, DC
  • Professionally insured
  • Founded 1996 — 30+ years in operation
  • Founder: Queretta R. Simms
  • Serving DC & Maryland
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