States crackdown on for-profit consultants charging veterans for help with disability claims.
States are taking action against for-profit consultants who charge military veterans for help with disability claims, an issue made more pressing by the recent expansion of veterans' benefits under the PACT Act. These consultants, who can charge up to $12,500, operate in a legal gray area, as federal law prohibits unaccredited firms from charging fees, but no criminal penalties exist for violations. Veterans organizations support stricter regulations, while some consultants argue they offer necessary assistance and transparency.
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