The few he did on the Civil War and its aftermath included the popular " Pension Claim Agent " ( 1867 ), a heart-wringer that depicts the visit of a pension agent to the home of an amputee veteran.
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Unless they agree to work on a " pro bono " basis, attorneys and claims agents who represent veterans before the Veterans Benefits Administration, Board of Veterans Appeals, and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims require payment for their services.