Published Jun 6, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
Lawmakers hope to keep predatory actors from taking advantage of vulnerable, unsuspecting veterans
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Published Jun 6, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
It's a scam that's been happening to unsuspecting veterans across the country. So-called "claims sharks" rip off those who put their lives on the line for our country, by charging them exorbitant fees to file veterans' disability claims. These "sharks," as identified in a new bipartisan bill in Congress, are characterized as companies or individuals with predatory practices that target veterans under the guise of helping them file VA benefit claims—at an extra cost. “These brave men and women earned their benefits, and it’s our job to stop any bad actors who try to take advantage and scam them,” U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), one among several lawmakers introducing legislation to protect vulnerable vets, said in a statement shared with Military.com. “I am proud to work with my colleagues to stand up for our veterans and safeguard the benefits that they deserve.”
