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Katy Whalen posted an articleJoin us for our next webinar! see more
NOVA member Paul Jennings will provide an overview of the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) and Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) programs. He will address the history of the programs, eligibility for CRDP and CRSC, overview of benefits for each program, application requirements, appeal options, and fee structures for representatives assisting with applications.
Paul Jennings is a US Army veteran and attorney at the MilVet Law Firm in Tacoma, Washington. He is admitted to practice before the VA, CAVC, and Federal Circuit, and has been a NOVA member since 2016. During his time in the Army, Mr. Jennings served as a military police officer and was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, 2006, and again in 2008.
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Katy Whalen posted an eventJoin us for our next webinar! see more
NOVA Webinar:
Understanding Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) and Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
Paul Jennings, Esq.
MilVet Law FirmTuesday, June 2, 2026
2:00 p.m. ET
Overview
NOVA member Paul Jennings will provide an overview of the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) and Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) programs. He will address the history of the programs, eligibility for CRDP and CRSC, overview of benefits for each program, application requirements, appeal options, and fee structures for representatives assisting with applications.
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Paul Jennings is a US Army veteran and attorney at the MilVet Law Firm in Tacoma, Washington. He is admitted to practice before the VA, CAVC, and Federal Circuit, and has been a NOVA member since 2016. During his time in the Army, Mr. Jennings served as a military police officer and was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, 2006, and again in 2008.
PLEASE NOTE: NOVA conducts its webinars using Bizzabo. Upon completion of registration, you'll get an email from Bizzabo containing instructions regarding how to join the webinar at the scheduled date and time. The webinar will be recorded. Any questions or concerns - please feel free to contact NOVA Staff. Please do not share your ticket with others, if multiple people will be viewing the webinar, a ticket should be purchased for each person.
WEBINAR CLEs: If you need a certificate of attendance for CLE for attending the webinar, please make note of the CLE code shared throughout the webinar. Once you have your code you can sign in via the CLE Sign In tab on the event website. A link to sign in will also be emailed at the conclusion of the webinar(s). Please do not email staff asking for the code.
*NOVA is an accredited provider/sponsor for CLE in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Katy Whalen posted an articleOur new address will be:
1750 H Street, NW Suite 360
Washington, DC 20006-4600 see moreThe NOVA office will be relocating to a new space beginning July 1, 2026. Our new address will be:
1750 H Street, NW Suite 360
Washington, DC 20006-4600While the location is changing, our team and services will remain the same. Please update your records accordingly, and we look forward to continuing to serve you from our new office space!
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Katy Whalen posted an articleCongratulations to Amy B. Kretkowski, who received the Kenneth M. Carpenter Award for Excellence... see more
Congratulations to Amy B. Kretkowski, who received the Kenneth M. Carpenter Award for Excellence at NOVA’s 2026 Spring Conference!
This award is given to an outstanding NOVA member whose exemplary advocacy on behalf of veterans is admired by all. Amy started her veterans law career as a law clerk to Judge Mary Schoelen on the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims from 2009 to 2011. In addition to her private practice, she nationally trains VSOs and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Iowa College of Law.
Amy was a driving force behind establishing NOVA’s mentorship program and has been instrumental in providing feedback for our written and oral testimonies. She was previously awarded NOVA’s Pro Bono Advocate of the Year Award in 2022 and served on the NOVA Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025.
NOVA members say, “she has made an indelible impact on Veterans law by her determined approach in representing her clients, by her dedication to assist and educate interested representatives in VA law nationwide and her sound commitment to NOVA.”
And, “she wholeheartedly embodies what The Kenneth M. Carpenter advocacy award represents.”
We deeply appreciate her many years of dedicated service to NOVA.
Congratulations Amy!!
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