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Don't Fall for Predatory Claim Services
Thousands of veterans lose millions to "claim sharks" every year. Learn to identify predatory services and find legitimate, free help from accredited veteran service organizations.
Upfront Fees
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Percentage of Backpay
Charging 20-40% of your backpay is predatory and unnecessary
Pressure Tactics
High-pressure sales tactics and limited-time offers are red flags
Guaranteed Ratings
No one can guarantee specific disability ratings or outcomes
The Cost of Claim Sharks
What veterans lose to predatory services annually
Of total backpay - often $10,000 to $50,000+
Annually fall victim to predatory practices
Paid unnecessarily to claim sharks each year
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