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Bravo Claims Solutions was founded as a way to take care of veterans and ensure each one receives the highest level of benefits they are entitled to. In this regard, we are a caring and compassionate team of experts that is here for you, the VETERAN.
As the Company Owner, Bryan Held has been an Independently accredited agent for over 30 years and takes pride in identifying all potential claims for every Veteran.
This includes a deep dive into the VA Claims folder looking at every page for any evidence of a disability or mistakes that may have been made by the VA previously. The entire team has a collected 60+ years of experience in working with Veterans and VA Disability. In the last 5 years we have put over $7 million dollars of retroactive pay in the hands of our veterans.
We know that every veteran’s ultimate goal is to reach the 100% combined rating. Your team consisting of an advocate and case manager will work with you to identify any conditions related to service and secondary conditions as well. Ashley, Bryan & Matt are service connected disabled veterans and we treat each client as if they were a family member, because you are…You are our Brothers & Sisters in Arms!
At Bravo Claims Solutions, our mission is to use our combined experience to navigate through VA’s claim process and achieve the maximum benefits for our brothers and sisters in arms.
Navigating the VA claims process can be complex and overwhelming, but Bravo Claims is here to simplify the journey and fight for the benefits you deserve. Our step-by-step approach ensures that your needs and goals remain at the forefront, starting with a thorough intake discussion and an initial review of your VA file. From filing claims and developing strategies to managing VA examinations and appealing decisions, we provide comprehensive support every step of the way. At Bravo, we prioritize winning claims at the local level to minimize long wait times and help you secure the best possible outcome. Here’s an overview of our claims process and current timelines:
With Bravo Claims, you have Veterans serving Veterans. We have over 42 years of experience with Veteran Services.
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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 7 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 creating Bravo Claims Solutions, 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, burn pit and other exposures from Iraq and Afghanistan; Persian Gulf War; 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.
Matt Gump enlisted in the Army straight out of high school. He went right to basic training two months after September 11th. He served 14 years on active duty and four years in the New York National Guard, serving both as a Military Policeman and an Army Recruiter. He completed two deployments, one to Guantanamo Bay where he worked as a prison guard, and the other to Iraq where he worked as a team leader on the protective service detail for the US Ambassador to Iraq.
After his active service, Matt served four years with the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services in the Watertown, NY office. He quickly distinguished himself as the Veteran Representative to go to in his area. He consistently submitted the most claims in the entire state. Matt is adept in his ability to get VA claims approved and has hard time taking no for an answer. During his tenor, he held a 93% success rate at the Board of Veteran’s Appeals.
Matt left the NYS Department of Veteran’s Services to pursue a career at the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs. He started as a Veterans’ Service Representative and was quickly promoted to a Rating Veterans’ Service Representative. Not only did he excel as a VSO, but is trained as a VA decision maker. The knowledge and experience he has while working your claim is high quality and you can count on him to find a way to turn any legitimate claim from a no to a yes at any level of the VA process.
Matt was recently described as “one of the finest advocates with whom I have ever had the pleasure of working. He is extremely intelligent, and he possesses a rare knack for synthesizing laws and regulations into the facts of the case to present a highly compelling argument for his clients. Even more importantly, he is a passionate and zealous advocate who always goes the extra mile — literally and metaphorically — for every client whom he serves.”
Tara Neely has over 24 years of experience working in a major Veterans Service Organization (VSO) office and demonstrated that she has a passion for working with Veterans and maximizing the benefits they obtain and deserve. This is why Bryan personally sought her out when creating Bravo Claims. Although she is not a Veteran her grandfather, father, and brother have served.
Tara is a widow with four children and two grandchildren who currently resides in Tennessee. She enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, boating, reading, and animals.
Ashley served in the United States Army from November 1995 to December 2009. During that time, she was deployed to Egypt in support of the Multinational Force and Observers twice. She also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom three times. Ashley was injured on her third trip to Iraq and Medically Retired in December 2009.
After leaving the service, Ashley has obtained a Baccalaureate of Science in Business Administration with a concentration on Supply Chain Management followed by a Master of Business Administration.
After completing school, Ashley worked for the Texas Veterans Commission as an Outreach assistant within the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN). This department specializes in providing resources and training for people who wish to be mentors for Veterans and the veterans enrolled in Texas Veteran Treatment Courts. After leaving MVPN, Ashley started working for a Veteran’s Compensation Services, where she tackled the VA Processes and Regulations. Ashley has remained in the position of Case Manager for over 5 years. Expanding her knowledge exponentially and assisting veterans in getting the benefits they deserve.
