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Some private companies charge hefty fees to help veterans with disability claims

Por: CBS News Business April 28, 2023

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When Glenn Janssen decided to file a claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Affairs Department last year, he dreaded the prospect of dealing with federal bureaucracy and paperwork.Janssen, 57, lives in Portugal with his wife and has worked as a government contractor since leaving the Army in 2004. The Gulf War-era and Louisiana National Guard veteran wanted to put in a and back and shoulder problems from his years in the service. But he... + full article



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