The existence of a legal loophole allows for-profit consultants to charge military veterans for help with disability claims without facing criminal penalties.
While some states are attempting to regulate for-profit consultants, they often face opposition from industry lobbyists who want to maintain the status quo.
Louisiana's recent law enabling consultants to charge veterans a hefty fee for services that veterans' organizations offer for free exemplifies the troubling conflict within veteran support.
Missouri Republican Rep. Dave Griffith, a former Green Beret, describes these consultants as 'claim sharks' who prey on veterans, leading to his proposed bills on the matter.
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