I served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1975 to 1977, and was proud to do my part. Like every veteran, I believed the benefits I earned would be there when I needed them. What I didn’t expect was to be targeted by a company that twisted the system designed to help veterans into a way to profit from our earned benefits.

By John Ryan

Opinion

Last year, when I sought help for post-traumatic stress, I was contacted by a company promising quick results and expertise with my VA disability claim. What they didn’t say was that their business was unaccredited and that their business model was dependent on charging veterans for services that should be free.

The company pitched itself as an expert with insider knowledge of the VA system. They rushed me through paperwork and spoke as if they were w

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