Buffalo
Bryan Held
Accredited Claims Agent in Buffalo New York

Bryan grew up in Orchard Park New York (this is the home of the Buffalo Bills Stadium) and after successfully completing high school he joined the United States Army in September 1990 as an “Infantryman”. He effectively completed basic training at Ft. Benning Georgia as part of a Cohort unit to serve in the 7th Infantry Division (Light) at Ft. Ord California. His initial life goals were to complete his three years in the Infantry and then switch his MOS to Military Police, then to eventually leave the military with the background of the Infantry and MP and join one of the premier law enforcement agencies of the United States of America. This life goal was cut short by a severe training accident preparing for deployment to Operation Desert Storm.
Prior to joining Gumps Victor Alpha Compensation Services, LLC, Bryan had already established himself as one of the Nation’s most respected experts in the field of Veterans Benefits. Bryan began his career in VA benefits in 1994 working for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). After years of success in every professional position that DAV has from Chapter Service Officer to office Supervisor at various field locations. There, he honed his skills and provided legal representation to veterans and their dependents before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the local Regional Offices and continuing on to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
His work has helped tens of thousands of veterans access the benefits they deserve including those suffering from conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder; disabilities arising out of environmental exposures, such as Agent Orange exposure, burn pit and other exposures from Iraq and Afghanistan; Persian Gulf War exposures; and military sexual trauma, just to name just a few. Bryan can relate to his veterans both personally and professionally and is a tenacious Advocate who does not take “No” for an answer to easily. He enjoys a high success rate on behalf of his clients.
Bryan is a welcome addition to our staff and Veterans whom he is proud to serve with Gumps Victor Alpha Compensation Services LLC, (GumpsVA).
Reviews
Thank you Brian and your team and a special thanks to Dan Memmesheimer.
Reid
Gumps has come through and helped change the quality of my life for the better. I love these people and am externally grateful for everything they’ve done for me. Any veteran that’s struggling to navigate the claims world, call Gumps! They will square you away and get you taken care of in a really reasonable amount of time. Awesome folks!!
Gumps veteran services has been by far the most helpful resource I’ve used since my discharge. I don’t know where I’d be without their help and support.
Thank you Gumps.
under the assumption that it would be a simple process. It was pretty simple. I filed and they rejected my claim. I shared my experience with another veteran and he suggested I see Bryan Held with Gumps VA Compensation Services. Bryan appealed the VA decision and filed additional claims. I now have 80% disability and since I am now unemployed he filed for an additional claim 100% disability. These are benefits that you earned.
Let Bryan fight for your benefits on your behalf. Thank you Bryan for a great
experience. My family and I thank you very much for your help.
Gary Schwarzburg
Professional Firm with outstanding results.
Their results are quick and results are nothing short of
amazing. I wish they had been around 50 years ago.
Thank You
Walter Houston