Conroe
Allen Gumpenberger
Accredited Claims Agent in Conroe Texas

Allen Gumpenberger is an experienced advocate that has a reputation of getting results in a reasonable amount of time. He is an experienced former Veterans Service Officer and independent accredited agent who has been advocating for veterans for more than 20 years.
He served in the Navy as a paralegal from 1994 to 1996. During that time, Gumpenberger received a Certificate of Commendation from the Regional Physical Evaluation Board for his legal service to disabled sailors, marines and their families, and for his compassion and dedication in obtaining the best possible result on their behalf. Following his military service, he worked for a the Disabled American Veterans preparing and prosecuting veterans claims before various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regional offices and the Board of Veterans Appeals.
In April 2010, he joined Freedom Disability and helped launch Alpha, a veteran’s advocacy group, where he continued to build on his successful reputation in securing benefits for our nation’s disabled veterans and their survivors. While there, he successfully trained several veterans the craft of veterans advocacy and helped established the nationally recognized organization.
Now, he has launched a new enterprise where he will directly apply his extensive experience and skill to help disabled veterans and their surviving spouses obtain the benefits they deserve through sacrifice and service. “It is indeed a privilege to assist my fellow disabled veterans and their families. I’ll give you straight answers and guide you through the complex disability compensation system.”
Reviews
Thanks again!
Eric Jones
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 know their stuff and help assist you make an overwhelming process less overwhelming and simple.
They are number 1 in their class! Call them today.
My recommendation is: Gump’s Legal will work twice as hard as the client works to see your claim through.
Kai