NPR is seeking stories from veterans who have paid for assistance with VA disability applications or benefits. They highlight that accredited organizations like the VFW or the Legion offer these services at no cost, while private companies are profiting from veterans’ needs. The request invites veterans to share their experiences with both paid and free services, emphasizing that their comments will contribute to reporting on this issue. NPR assures confidentiality and adherence to its Privacy Policy, looking to raise awareness and inform veterans about their options.
Veterans are often targeted by private companies charging fees for assistance with VA disability applications, despite free help available from accredited organizations.
Accredited organizations like the VFW or Legion provide veterans assistance without charge, contrasting with private companies exploiting this need for profit.
The outreach by NPR aims to document veterans' experiences with paid services versus free accredited help, with intent to inform the broader public.
NPR encourages veterans to share their stories about using fee-based services for VA benefits to shed light on this issue and support advocacy.
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