Advocates forVA Disability Benefits

I would like to thank the Gumps VA Compensation Services for providing excellent service, but most importantly I would like to thank Mrs. Shanda Williams for her outstanding services and professionalism throughout this process!! She truly helped me make an impact on my claim and I’m forever thankful!! Amazing work!!

They were so very helpful with this whole experience. Shanda went above and beyond to help me. She checked in with me along the way and afterwards. I highly recommend. When you are patient with the process everything works out in the end!

I would like to thank my case manager Shanda Williams and the Gumps legal team for getting my rating increased after 4 long hard fought years. The team in itself is thorough and keeps you updated on everything that is going on they take communication very seriously and answered all of my questions that I asked and vice versa. I couldn’t thank them enough.

I cannot Thank Ms Shanda Williams who was my case manager at Gump Compensation Services. The care and attention to detail she provides is astounding. She even went as far as talking to me after hours to make sure all of my questions were addressed. She has even educated me on things no other Veteran Advocate has. Her many years of experience working for the VA and assisting clients with claims makes her an expert. She is able to tackle the toughest challenges and I highly recommend her as a case manager. Thank you Gump Compensation and Ms Shanda Williams. You are a blessing.

Ms. Williams was thoughtful of my dealing with Veterans Administration, and giving comfort and solace. I am very grateful of her endeavors.
S. J Rufrano

Mrs Shanda Williams took me from 0 to 100% in minimal time (it was pretty amazing how fast it was actually) and helped me get the help I needed, she did all the work and I can’t thank her enough!

Thanks again!
Eric Jones

I am very pleased with the service which I have received from the Gumps VA Compensation Servicers, especially Janet Sapio and her associates, because they were successful in getting my benefits increased from 10% to 70%. In addition to that, they also filed and won the claim for unemployability which increased my benefits tremendously. They really work very for their clients. It is a very good organization, especially for veterans who need assistance in getting their benefits from the VA, because it can seem to be an impossible task if you are trying to do it on your own.

Thank God for Gump. For 5 years I struggled against the VA, continually finding myself in the position of having to “prove” to them how broken and messed up I am, completely against a soldier’s ethic to “drink water and drive on”. Divine appointment to meet a fellow vet at the VA in Houston who referred me to Gump, so please help each other out and refer them.

We feel so blessed to have Don Warren as our contact. We are
so impressed with his knowledge and patient explanations of the intricate VA forms and communications, and he gives us great ” peace of mind.” He is an excellent and very caring professional.

Dear Gumps Victor Alpha Compensation Services, LLC,
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your exceptional assistance in achieving a 100% rating after 30 years of unsuccessful attempts to gain service connection. Your dedication and expertise have made a profound impact on my life.
Out of multiple service organizations, your team was the only one that found the ultimate approach to addressing the many denials from the Veteran’s Administration and unfocused raters who assumed that smoking cigarettes was the cause of my COPD, rather than the burning oil fields in addition to pits associated with Operation Desert Storm. Your unwavering commitment and innovative solutions have restored my faith in the system and provided me with the benefits I deserved.
I am especially grateful for the increases in four separate ratings after being rated at zero percent for over 20 years. Your efforts have truly transformed my situation and brought me the recognition and support I needed.
I would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Shanda Williams for her untiring devotion in coaching me through multiple C&P exams. Her guidance and support were invaluable in navigating this complex process.
Thank you for your outstanding support and for making a significant difference in my journey. I am forever grateful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
TJH
Tiffany Joseph Hardy M.Div., CCC, DD.
(Cpt) US Army Chaplain Corps 1987-1992
Certified Clinical Chaplain (NAVAC)
MBVAMC Chief of Chaplain Service (Ret)

Shanda Williams with Gump’s VA Compensation Services has been so helpful and friendly. I received my first rating today. I am a 56 year old veteran and never thought I would be able to receive help from VA. I think we have some more work to do, but I am very happy to be doing it with Gump’s VA Compensation and Shanda Williams

So far they got me 50% disability and I could get more I did not ever think I would qualify for anything but Gump’s the a Services did it for me I highly recommend them

FOLLOW-UP Review.
I can’t speak highly enough of Gumps VA. I have to say… Trust the Process! They got me to where I was meant to be. At times, I didn’t understand their processes and that was my fault. You can watch too much YouTube. There is great info out there though. Without Gumps VA i wouldn’t be where I am today in the process. They were able to find additional items to claim that I would never have thought of. You should still advocate for yourself. Get the information that you need. Do be afraid to reach out and ask those questions. Ask, “What do I need to do?” Don’t sit back and wait for someone to do it for you. That being said, they are there to help you and will if you let them. If you are looking for someone to help you submit claims and help navigate the muddy river of the VA, Gumps VA is my trusted guide.

I wrote another review when I was not agreeing with how they were guiding my cases. YouTube will give you great information on the process of the VA but may not be how Gumps VA approaches it. The VA Disability journey is just like the military, not easy, not always fun and a lot of hurry up and wait. Be patient and Trust the Process. When in doubt, reach out to them. They are always available.

I want to clarify some of the issues below. Communication is what you make it. If you are not getting the communication that you need, initiate it. You are not their only VET even though you may feel that you should be. JANET SAPIO has always responded and had answers to my questions and issues. It may not always be what you want to hear. But this is what they do for a living. They know how to Navigate this river. Submitting claims, know and understand what they are doing. Don’t assume that you do. After they submit them, it’s hard to undo it. Again, Advocate for yourself. If you don’t like it, say something. If you feel that you should be doing something else, ask them. They are there to help. That was my pitfall. I was waiting on them to do it all when there are many things that I could and should be doing along the way.

I learned so much along this journey. There are many things that I would do the same and change. The one thing that I would do again is have GUMPS VA represent me.

This review is neither good nor bad. That’s why it’s a three. I’ve been working with Gumps for the last two years. They have been able to get me to 70%. I am super thankful for that! But! That’s where the good stops. Their communication is terrible. No follow ups to the emails, no return phone calls. They submit claims without you knowing. I just had one go to the VBA Board of Appeals and never knew until I got an email from them. No discussion was ever had about this. There has been no guidance from day one through now. My education has been from YouTube. It has been a shotgun effect. Throw everything out there and see what sticks. The only person I’ve ever spoken to has has been my case manager. I’ve never spoke to my attorney, Allen. There’s so much information out there for you to research on your own. Do yourself a favor and Do a lot of research first. Try looking up The CivDiv on Facebook and YouTube FIRST! Educate yourself. Then if you feel you need compensation services reach out to Gumps VA. If you need to go to the board, try Gumps VA. No experience with them and the Board of Appeals yet but we’ll see how it goes in 3 years. I can’t complain too much as I am at 70%. But I would want you all to know my experience with them.

My Trust was Shattered by the VA time and time again.
But the Best thing I could have done was Trust Gump Services. After an Arduous Fight and with an Intricate Knowledge of the VA & Federal Systems, Gump Services WON my Case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims. This Team is comprised of Warriors Restoring Justice. Gump’s Services also restored my Faith in Humanity. I Highly Recommend.

A BIG Thank you for Allen and Torie. Y’all are the best.
I contacted Gump & Associates for help in securing my disability VA Claims. They were caring, surporting and very professional with all my concerns. They kept me informed often about my claim process. Gump & Associates have a genuine
desire to help all veterans. I cannot thank them enough for my 100% reward.
God Bless America.
Greg M Seaback.
14th District USCG 1968

they have been working to get me what I needed for a while now , They never gave up and they are still going They did get me to 100% good groupe to have on your side.

Don Warren is the absolute best. I really had no high hopes of getting anything from the VA. The process takes forever. But Don, bless him, stayed with my claim and made sure it had every piece of paper required. He followed through for three years and kept in contact with me every step of the way. His persistence paid off! The claim was finally settled and will make a huge difference for the rest of my life!!! I can’t recommend Don Warren any more highly! He is also any an amazingly caring person!!! God Bless him!

from a 23yr retired Navy man i had a hard time finding what to to but Janet Sapio helped me in every way she could and i received what i was suppose to from the VA she worked so hard even tho she and her company was not receiving any pay for my first claim they did me right and she was awesome she called me many time just to check on me and see if i need anything she could do. if you take anything from this Janet Sapio was one of the hardest working people i have ever had the pleasure of working with and she really cares more than most people would. i am just running at the mouth now but she is great ask for her you will never be on the back burner with her.

Wonderful service! We appreciate all they do to help veterans and us! They have a true heart to serve and they can really help you out!

Thank you!

I would like to thank the team at GumpsVA Compensation Services for assisting me with my VA Compensation Benefits, They helped me in a way that I never had. Also I would like to give a special thanks to Ms.D for her hard work, she has been a God sent. I will always be thankful for your service Ms.D. Thanks again. Patrick Evans.

Excellent and timely service. Thank you so much Gumps VA! Highly recommend!

Amazing work. They are the best. I see reviews of people complaining of no contact which I understand, yes contact is sporadic but they are really working hard in the background. I left them do their thing and it worked perfectly for me. It took only 2 years to go from 0% to 100%.

The best out there! Thank you for all you do for our veterans! You change lives! Ashley H. is amazing!

Gumps VA Compensation Services is the best!! Allen Gumpenberger and his staff have worked tirelessly to seek and receive benefits for, in my case, a surviving widow. My phone calls have been met with the utmost professionalism, knowledge, kindness, and, very important, patience. Hats off to Janet Sapio! She has always been available to answer questions and guide me along the way with that same kindness and patience. Thank you all for your service and your caring.

My sincere thanks to Alan and Janet for the hard work and caring they gave to my difficulties in dealing with my case. Job well done

Thank you Gumps for helping me to get what I was denied for so long. Candice worked hard in the background with my appeals and higher level reviews. Anytime a Vet is having trouble with getting what they are owed, I send them to Gumps!

This law firm came highly recommended to me. But I chose not to use them at first. And I am so happy that I came to my senses. They are so easy to work with. And have made my claim stress free. I gave them my information, they said we got it. If we need you, we will give you a call. They keep me up to date, with additional claims they have placed on my behalf. And yes, they look for everything you deserve. They don’t just file claims for commissions!!! The award I just got, I never put in a claim for. Because I didn’t know I could. I am so great full for Gumps VA Compensation Service. And strongly encourage all veterans that are fighting VA, and getting nowhere to give them a call. I couldn’t be happier. And it has only been 4 months. Thank you Gumps team!!!!!!!

Outstanding results, def recommend!

I TRIED DOING IT MYSELF AND FAILED FOR SEVEN YEARS. I FOUND GUMPS THROUGH GOOGLE. THE VA DENIED ME REPEATEDLY AND THIS TEAM GOT ME THE BENEFITS I DESERVED. I MET THEIR CRITERIA AND TOOK ME ON AS A CLIENT! THEY TRULY CARE FOR THE VETERANS AND OUR ISSUES. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TO FIGHT FOR THE BENEFITS THAT YOU(VETERANS) SO RIGHTFULLY DESERVE.

Efficient and wonderful customer/client service!!!

Gumps VA compensation services took my claim in April of 2022 and had me my 100% in less than a year, which is the fasted claim that I have ever heard of. I met Janet, by chance, in the Food City store. She asked me if I was a veteran and explained to me who she worked for and what they did. She did not pressure me, but gave me a card and told me to think about it and give her a call if I decided to persue my claim with them. After thinking about it I contacted her and give her all the info she needed. Janet and her team took it from there and got my claim settled in a very short period of time. Janet and her team were very professional. polite, and kept me well informed of what they wer e doing and what I needed to do. I appreciate them very much and would not hesitate to use them again if needed. Great job to Janet and her team. Thank you very much. James