VA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist ...

A major push by the Department of Veterans Affairs to encourage veterans to file claims for service-related sexual assault has led to an increase in those claims and higher approval ratings. According ...

NPR has been following the money behind veterans' disability claims — specifically, for-profit companies that help vets navigate the VA's red tape. Critics of the companies call them "claim sharks." ...

A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA ...

The U.S. Navy and the Department of Justice have set a deadline of August 2024 for Camp Lejeune veterans who were diagnosed with cancer or other illnesses after serving at the marine base to file a ...

Just before the General Assembly adjourned on June 20, the House and Senate agreed on the final wording of the so-called “claim shark” bill. Advocates say the bill will protect veterans from being ...

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee for Disability and Memorial Affairs, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Senate Veterans’ ...

Veterans who were potentially exposed to burn pits or toxic chemicals like Agent Orange have until Wednesday to register with the Department of Veterans Affairs if they want to take advantage of a ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs for answers about how it handles unaccredited companies that charge fees to help veterans file disability benefits claims ...

Veterans face higher fraud risks, from benefit impersonation to pension poaching and fake charities. Scammers use ...