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." ...

"What is VA doing to oversee the quality of these disability exams? We took a comprehensive look at all aspects of their ...

When Navy veteran Melissa Washington wanted to reapply for an increase in her disability benefits, she selected a for-profit firm — Veteran Benefits Guide — to cut down on the paperwork and ...

For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The practice ...

Many Veterans submit claims only to face initial denials, leaving them frustrated and uncertain about their next steps.Even ...

A System Built on Self-Reporting but Defined by Distrust The Washington Post described the VA disability program as an "honor ...

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

When you apply for VA disability benefits, you may be asked to attend what's called a VA claim exam, also known as a compensation and pension (C&P) exam. This isn't a routine medi ...

U.S. war veterans filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the help they received to file federal disability benefits is part of an illegal predatory business, according to one of their lawyers. The ...

If California's SB 694 passes, the most effective option for most veterans will be made liable for prosecution.

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

If SB 694 passes, the most effective option for most veterans to navigate and claim their benefits will be made liable for ...