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These businesses suggest they can provide quick turnaround times on claims and higher benefit checks than if veterans choose a VA-approved representative.
Veterans can file on their own or get free assistance with an initial claim. But some private companies are charing hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Unaccredited companies promise to help veterans file for disability benefits. But unlike the thousands of service representatives who have been vetted and approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide aid, these “medical consultants” or “coaches” operate with no restrictions on how much they can charge.