In rare move, Veterans Affairs pulls back on controversial disability rule

VA Secretary Douglas A. Collins posted on X on Thursday that the agency will not enforce the rule but will continue to collect public comments.

Newsom takes aim at veterans ‘claim sharks’ as he signs law banning fees for help with VA

Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars.

Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule

Veterans groups said the rule is an “abrupt shift” and was “issued in a closed and unnecessarily expedited process.” ...

Newsom signs bill outlawing fee-based groups that help vets with disability claims

The measure known as SB 694, has divided Democrats and veterans serving as lawmakers at the state Capitol over the veteran's benefits system that both sides have acknowledged is broken.
Tennessean

Tampa-Based Veterans Launch VA Claims ‘University’ to Help Veterans Navigate Disability Process

Right now, nearly 1 in 3 initial VA disability claims are denied. We built VABN University to be the West Point of the VA disability claims community—a place where veterans learn the rules, the ...
Morningstar

Houston Veterans Disability Attorney Sees Increased Complexity in VA Disability Claims

HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating the veterans disability system has become significantly more complicated in recent years, leaving many veterans confused about how to properly pursue ...