This program, presented by veteran and former Veterans Affairs (VA) attorney Tom Kniffen, will explore how to file a claim for veterans compensation benefits with the VA. It will provide an overview of the basic legal concepts that pertain to obtaining disability compensation benefits, and address how to handle that claim throughout the entire application process. Mr. Kniffen will also discuss the basic requirements attorneys must comply with in order to represent veterans before the VA. The primary focus of this program will be VA disability compensation benefits, though VA healthcare benefits and pension benefits will also be discussed.
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This course originally appeared as a part of our December 2018 Bridge the Gap Event.
Tom Kniffen is a veteran. He is a former Judge Advocate with the United States Air Force. Tom worked as an appellate attorney for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs [VA], defending VA before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims [CAVC], and as Section Chief of the VA Compensation Service Regulatory Affairs Office, from 1999 – 2015. In both positions, his responsibilities focused upon VA benefits. Since 2015 when he founded his law firm, www.kniffenlaw.com, Tom has represented veterans and their dependents before CAVC, the United State Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and VA at the Agency Level.
I liked the speaker very much. He was very knowledgeable and he explained the material well.
Great course.
Presenter skillfully explores how to file a claim for veterans compensation benefits with the VA and expertly reviews legal concepts relating to obtaining disability compensation benefits.
Excellent
I learned something new even though I have been practicing veterans la for 5 years or more.
Good, dense content and overview of process and issues
very informative ! Great presenter!
Very clear lecturer.
Very informative and helpful
thanks great program!
Absolutely wonderful