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Veterans Guardian
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Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm headquartered in Pinehurst, North Carolina, founded in 2017 by LTC(R) Scott Greenblatt, a retired Army officer with 25 years of service and 10 overseas combat deployments. The firm helps honorably discharged U.S. veterans maximize the VA disability rating they have medically earned by developing personalized claim strategies, preparing fully developed claim packets, and reviewing VA rating decisions, including assistance with secondary service connections and appeals. Co-founder LTC(R) William C. Taylor, also a retired Army officer with 23 years of service, serves as COO, and Brian Johnson leads government affairs as VP.

The company's core product is its VA Claim Consulting service, supported by complementary tools including an online VA Disability Calculator, a 2026 VA Disability Rates reference hub, and a credentialed Medical Provider Network that conducts Compensation & Pension exams focused on accuracy. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: veterans engage via the website, a free consultation call (833-577-8387), or scheduled appointments, with discovery driven by an extensive content marketing footprint including a blog, advocacy content covering legislation such as the PACT Act and CHOICE Act, state-specific benefit pages for all 50 states, and an Instagram presence with 13,285 followers. No proprietary technology, API, or AI/ML systems are disclosed; the offering is human-expert-led.

The business model is a single revenue stream based on transaction fees: Veterans Guardian charges a one-time, success-based fee equal to 5x the veteran's monthly benefit increase, payable only after an approved rating increase, with the backpay untouched. The firm reports serving 60,000+ clients since 2017, 69,000+ claims approved, and a 90% success rate in obtaining rating increases for clients. The 51-100 person organization is composed of veterans and military family members, with 62% of staff being veterans or military spouses, and has accumulated multiple federal and industry recognitions including HIRE Vets Platinum, Military Friendly Employer, BBB Torch Award for Ethics, and AMVETS Employer of the Year.

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Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm that helps U.S. veterans maximize their disability ratings through personalized claim strategy and evidence preparation, charging a success-based fee of 5x the monthly benefit increase only after an approved rating increase.

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VA disability claims consulting, veteran benefits assistance, pre-filing claim consulting, VA rating maximization, veteran advocacy services
Industry2 codes
1Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services
CodeBPAIAHALPrimaryYes
2Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration
CodeBPAIAKAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities62412
  • Other Individual and Family Services624190
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Social Services8300
Product category
Veteran Disability Claims Consulting
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1VA Claim Consulting Services
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Veterans Guardian charges a one-time success-based fee after a veteran's benefits increase. The fee is 5x the increase in the veteran's monthly benefit. If there is no increase, the client owes nothing. The company does not touch the veteran's backpay.

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1One-time success fee: 5x the monthly benefit increase
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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Fee is only charged after a veteran's benefits increase. If no increase, client owes nothing. The fee is 5x the increase of the benefit boost.

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Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing consulting firm that helps U.S. veterans maximize their VA disability rating before claims are submitted. Claim Specialists develop personalized claim strategies, build fully developed claim packets with supporting evidence and documentation, coordinate C&P exams through a credentialed medical provider network, and review VA rating decisions. The firm charges only a one-time success-based fee of 5x the monthly benefit increase, with no cost if no increase is achieved.

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  • 90% success rate in getting clients a rating increase
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Veterans Guardian operates as a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm offering a unified suite of services centered on its core VA Claim Consulting. The company provides an online Disability Calculator tool for veterans to estimate their combined ratings, publishes comprehensive 2026 VA Disability Rates information, and coordinates with a credentialed network of independent medical providers for C&P exams. The core consulting service combines personalized claim strategy development, fully developed claim packet preparation, and post-decision review, with a reported 90% success rate in obtaining rating increases for clients.

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1VA Claim Consulting Services
CategoryVA Claims Consulting
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Pre-filing consulting service for U.S. veterans that develops personalized VA disability claim strategies, prepares fully developed claim packets with supporting evidence and medical documentation, coordinates C&P exams via a credentialed medical provider network, and reviews VA rating decisions. Delivered by multiple specialized teams and charged as a one-time success-based fee equal to 5x the monthly benefit increase (no fee if no increase).

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Partnership7 partners
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Veterans Guardian is a proud member of NAVR, a non-profit trade association that advocates for the rights of Veterans and the rights of private companies that help them. NAVR represents veterans' interests and supports private sector companies assisting with VA claims.

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Veterans Guardian & Black Veterans Empowerment Council team up to empower veterans. Collaborative partnership focused on veteran advocacy and empowerment.

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Listed as a vetted additional resource. VetSolutions helps veterans access safe, clinically-guided psychedelic therapies for psychological and physiological healing.

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Listed as a vetted additional resource. Shepherd Center delivers life-renewing neurorehabilitation with care and compassion for brain injury and related disabilities.

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Listed as a vetted additional resource. Charlotte's Web provides high-quality CBD products for wellness support.

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Listed as a vetted additional resource. Purple Heart Homes provides housing and employment opportunities for disabled and aging veterans.

7CHOICE for Veterans Act (H.R. 3132) Coalition
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Veterans Guardian actively supports the CHOICE for Veterans Act (H.R. 3132), which protects veterans' right to choose their own claims assistance providers. The company advocates alongside bipartisan lawmakers including Rep. Jack Bergman, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Rep. Keith Self, and House Veterans Affairs Chair Mike Bost.

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TypeDirect peer
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National law firm specializing in VA disability claims and appeals. Comparable in serving veterans seeking rating increases, with overlap in rating-maximization consulting.

TypeDirect peer
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Veteran-led law firm focused on VA disability claims and appeals. Directly comparable in veteran-targeted benefits consulting and advocacy.

TypeBroad incumbent
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Large congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing free VA claims assistance. Represents the free VSO alternative referenced in Veterans Guardian's own marketing, making it a key competitive reference point.

TypeDirect peer
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Veteran disability law firm that helps veterans file and pursue VA disability claims, including appeals and rating increases. Overlapping service line and customer base.

TypeDirect peer
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Law firm specializing in VA disability claims with heavy D2C marketing to veterans. Comparable GTM motion and service offering.

6Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting
TypeEmerging player
Description

Pre-filing VA claim consulting firm focused on helping veterans build medical evidence for claims. Comparable in pre-filing consulting model and audience, though smaller scale.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Veteran-owned VA disability consulting firm assisting veterans with claim preparation. Comparable audience and pre-filing services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Veteran-focused disability law and consulting firm that assists with VA claims, appeals, and rating maximization. Highly comparable in target customer and service offering.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct-to-consumer VA disability claims consulting firm helping veterans maximize disability ratings. Closest comparable in model, audience, and pre-filing consulting approach to Veterans Guardian.

10National Veterans Law Group
TypeDirect peer
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Veteran-focused law firm representing clients in VA claims and appeals before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Comparable in serving veterans pursuing rating increases.

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Veterans Guardian

Veteran Disability Claims Consultingvetsguardian.com

Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm that helps U.S. veterans maximize their disability ratings through personalized claim strategy and evidence preparation, charging a success-based fee of 5x the monthly benefit increase only after an approved rating increase.

What Veterans Guardian does

Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm headquartered in Pinehurst, North Carolina, founded in 2017 by LTC(R) Scott Greenblatt, a retired Army officer with 25 years of service and 10 overseas combat deployments. The firm helps honorably discharged U.S. veterans maximize the VA disability rating they have medically earned by developing personalized claim strategies, preparing fully developed claim packets, and reviewing VA rating decisions, including assistance with secondary service connections and appeals. Co-founder LTC(R) William C. Taylor, also a retired Army officer with 23 years of service, serves as COO, and Brian Johnson leads government affairs as VP.

The company's core product is its VA Claim Consulting service, supported by complementary tools including an online VA Disability Calculator, a 2026 VA Disability Rates reference hub, and a credentialed Medical Provider Network that conducts Compensation & Pension exams focused on accuracy. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: veterans engage via the website, a free consultation call (833-577-8387), or scheduled appointments, with discovery driven by an extensive content marketing footprint including a blog, advocacy content covering legislation such as the PACT Act and CHOICE Act, state-specific benefit pages for all 50 states, and an Instagram presence with 13,285 followers. No proprietary technology, API, or AI/ML systems are disclosed; the offering is human-expert-led.

The business model is a single revenue stream based on transaction fees: Veterans Guardian charges a one-time, success-based fee equal to 5x the veteran's monthly benefit increase, payable only after an approved rating increase, with the backpay untouched. The firm reports serving 60,000+ clients since 2017, 69,000+ claims approved, and a 90% success rate in obtaining rating increases for clients. The 51-100 person organization is composed of veterans and military family members, with 62% of staff being veterans or military spouses, and has accumulated multiple federal and industry recognitions including HIRE Vets Platinum, Military Friendly Employer, BBB Torch Award for Ethics, and AMVETS Employer of the Year.

Veterans Guardian firmographics

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Name
Veterans Guardian
Legal name
Veterans Guardian
Website
https://vetsguardian.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2017
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm that helps U.S. veterans maximize their disability ratings through personalized claim strategy and evidence preparation, charging a success-based fee of 5x the monthly benefit increase only after an approved rating increase.
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Veterans Guardian industry classification

Industry
Product category
Veteran Disability Claims Consulting
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Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro primary industry
Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)
akta.pro secondary industry
Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

  • VA disability claims consulting
  • Veteran benefits assistance
  • Pre-filing claim consulting
  • VA rating maximization
  • Veteran advocacy services

Where Veterans Guardian is headquartered

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Pinehurst
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

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Veterans Guardian business model

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B2C
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Services
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Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. VA Claim Consulting Services: Veterans Guardian charges a one-time success-based fee after a veteran's benefits increase. The fee is 5x the increase in the veteran's monthly benefit. If there is no increase, the client owes nothing. The company does not touch the veteran's backpay.

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ModelBillingPrice
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goOne-time success fee: 5x the monthly benefit increase

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Veterans Guardian product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing consulting firm that helps U.S. veterans maximize their VA disability rating before claims are submitted. Claim Specialists develop personalized claim strategies, build fully developed claim packets with supporting evidence and documentation, coordinate C&P exams through a credentialed medical provider network, and review VA rating decisions. The firm charges only a one-time success-based fee of 5x the monthly benefit increase, with no cost if no increase is achieved.

Product overview

Veterans Guardian operates as a pre-filing VA disability claims consulting firm offering a unified suite of services centered on its core VA Claim Consulting. The company provides an online Disability Calculator tool for veterans to estimate their combined ratings, publishes comprehensive 2026 VA Disability Rates information, and coordinates with a credentialed network of independent medical providers for C&P exams. The core consulting service combines personalized claim strategy development, fully developed claim packet preparation, and post-decision review, with a reported 90% success rate in obtaining rating increases for clients.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • VA Claim Consulting Services Pre-filing consulting service for U.S. veterans that develops personalized VA disability claim strategies, prepares fully developed claim packets with supporting evidence and medical documentation, coordinates C&P exams via a credentialed medical provider network, and reviews VA rating decisions. Delivered by multiple specialized teams and charged as a one-time success-based fee equal to 5x the monthly benefit increase (no fee if no increase).

Quantifiable outcome

  • 90% success rate in getting clients a rating increase
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Veterans Guardian

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Veterans Guardian technology and API

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Veterans Guardian partnerships and signals

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Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Guardian is a proud member of NAVR, a non-profit trade association that advocates for the rights of Veterans and the rights of private companies that help them. NAVR represents veterans' interests and supports private sector companies assisting with VA claims.
  • Black Veterans Empowerment CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Guardian & Black Veterans Empowerment Council team up to empower veterans. Collaborative partnership focused on veteran advocacy and empowerment.
  • VetSolutionsminorOthersListed as a vetted additional resource. VetSolutions helps veterans access safe, clinically-guided psychedelic therapies for psychological and physiological healing.
  • Shepherd CenterminorOthersListed as a vetted additional resource. Shepherd Center delivers life-renewing neurorehabilitation with care and compassion for brain injury and related disabilities.
  • Charlotte's Web (CBD products)minorOthersListed as a vetted additional resource. Charlotte's Web provides high-quality CBD products for wellness support.
  • Purple Heart HomesminorOthersListed as a vetted additional resource. Purple Heart Homes provides housing and employment opportunities for disabled and aging veterans.
  • CHOICE for Veterans Act (H.R. 3132) CoalitioncoreOthersVeterans Guardian actively supports the CHOICE for Veterans Act (H.R. 3132), which protects veterans' right to choose their own claims assistance providers. The company advocates alongside bipartisan lawmakers including Rep. Jack Bergman, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Rep. Keith Self, and House Veterans Affairs Chair Mike Bost.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Veterans Guardian competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK Law): National law firm specializing in VA disability claims and appeals. Comparable in serving veterans seeking rating increases, with overlap in rating-maximization consulting.
  • Berry Law Firm: Veteran-led law firm focused on VA disability claims and appeals. Directly comparable in veteran-targeted benefits consulting and advocacy.
  • Woods & Woods: Veteran disability law firm that helps veterans file and pursue VA disability claims, including appeals and rating increases. Overlapping service line and customer base.
  • Jan Dils Group: Law firm specializing in VA disability claims with heavy D2C marketing to veterans. Comparable GTM motion and service offering.
  • Hill & Ponton (now part of CCK Law): Veteran-focused disability law and consulting firm that assists with VA claims, appeals, and rating maximization. Highly comparable in target customer and service offering.
  • VA Claims Insider: Direct-to-consumer VA disability claims consulting firm helping veterans maximize disability ratings. Closest comparable in model, audience, and pre-filing consulting approach to Veterans Guardian.
  • National Veterans Law Group: Veteran-focused law firm representing clients in VA claims and appeals before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Comparable in serving veterans pursuing rating increases.

Broad incumbents

  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Large congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing free VA claims assistance. Represents the free VSO alternative referenced in Veterans Guardian's own marketing, making it a key competitive reference point.

Emerging players

  • Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting: Pre-filing VA claim consulting firm focused on helping veterans build medical evidence for claims. Comparable in pre-filing consulting model and audience, though smaller scale.
  • Warrior Allegiance: Veteran-owned VA disability consulting firm assisting veterans with claim preparation. Comparable audience and pre-filing services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Veterans Guardian compliance and trust

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles3 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Veterans Guardian M&A and investment

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Veterans Guardian

What does Veterans Guardian do?

Veterans Guardian is a pre-filing consulting firm that helps U.S. veterans maximize their VA disability rating before claims are submitted. Claim Specialists develop personalized claim strategies, build fully developed claim packets with supporting evidence and documentation, coordinate C&P exams through a credentialed medical provider network, and review VA rating decisions. The firm charges only a one-time success-based fee of 5x the monthly benefit increase, with no cost if no increase is achieved.

Is Veterans Guardian a public or private company?

Veterans Guardian is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Veterans Guardian founded?

Veterans Guardian was founded in 2017. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Veterans Guardian based?

Veterans Guardian is headquartered in Pinehurst, United States, in the North America region.

How does Veterans Guardian make money?

One revenue line is on record: VA Claim Consulting Services.

Who are Veterans Guardian's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK Law), Berry Law Firm, Woods & Woods, Jan Dils Group, Hill & Ponton (now part of CCK Law), VA Claims Insider and National Veterans Law Group. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting and Warrior Allegiance.

Does Veterans Guardian have an API?

No public API is recorded for Veterans Guardian.

What industry is Veterans Guardian in?

Veterans Guardian's product category is Veteran Disability Claims Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIAHAL, Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services, with a secondary code of BPAIAKAI, Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration. Its NAICS code is 62412 and its SIC code is 8300.

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FinancialContent Business PageNAVR Backs Legal Challenge to California Law Restricting Veterans’ Right to ChooseThe National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) supported a federal lawsuit filed by Veteran Benefits Guide, Veterans Guardian, and individual veterans to block California Senate Bill 694 from taking effect in January 2027. The challengers argue the law violates First Amendment rights by restricting veterans' freedom to choose independent assistance for disability benefits, citing a shortage of accredited representatives as evidence of the need for market options.AijournVeterans Guardian Backs New Federal Push to Open Trucking Careers for VeteransVeterans Guardian, a veteran-owned disability benefits consulting firm based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, announced its support for Freedom Haulers, a Trump administration interagency initiative designed to help veterans obtain commercial driver's licenses and enter the trucking industry. The program brings together the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and War to provide free commercial driver training covered by VA education benefits for veterans serving at least 36 months. CEO Scott Greenblatt emphasized that the initiative helps veterans secure both the benefits they've earned and employment opportunities while strengthening America's supply chains.PR NewswireVeterans Guardian Backs New Federal Push to Open Trucking Careers for VeteransVeterans Guardian, a veteran-owned VA claim consulting firm based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, announced its support for Freedom Haulers, a federal interagency initiative led by President Trump to help veterans and disabled service members obtain commercial driver's licenses and jobs in the trucking industry. The program coordinates the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and War to streamline licensing processes and provide free commercial driver training covered by VA education benefits for veterans serving at least 36 months.Business Wire BlogNational Association for Veterans Rights Raises Questions About Federal Court Ruling Impacting Veteran Claims AssistanceNAVR responded to a district court ruling in Ford v. Veterans Guardian, warning it could disrupt veteran claims assistance. The court's broad interpretation of 'agent' expands beyond traditional meaning, creating uncertainty. NAVR will continue engaging with policymakers and stakeholders.Tech TimesVA Legislative Updates 2026: Veterans Guardian Breaks Down What Every Veteran Needs to KnowVeterans Guardian, a VA disability claims consulting firm, outlined nine key legislative and policy developments affecting veterans' benefits in 2026, including a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment raising maximum monthly compensation above $3,750 for 100% disabled veterans. The VA continues expanding PACT Act presumptive conditions, has deployed an AI-powered screening tool to audit over one million disability claims for fraud in privately submitted DBQs, and is implementing Appeals Modernization Act processing updates while addressing claims backlogs averaging 130-145 days. A controversial February 2026 rule that would have based disability ratings on medicated symptom levels rather than underlying condition severity was rescinded just 10 days after publication following swift bipartisan opposition and over 10,600 public comments.EIN PresswireVeterans Guardian Earns Federal Recognition: HIRE Vets Medallion Award – Silver LevelVeterans Guardian, a VA Disability Benefits consulting company headquartered in Pinehurst, North Carolina, announced it has earned the HIRE Vets Medallion Award at the Silver Level from the U.S. Department of Labor. The award, the only federal-level recognition for veteran employment excellence, assesses employers on veteran recruitment, hiring, retention, professional development, and outreach, with the formal ceremony scheduled for November 7, 2025. The recognition complements the company's existing Military Friendly designation and highlights its structured hiring processes, retention programs, and veteran mentorship initiatives.ThewarhorseFor-profit firm spends millions to maintain stake in VA benefits claimsVeterans Guardian, a Pinehurst, North Carolina-based for-profit company, is under scrutiny for charging veterans thousands of dollars to assist with VA disability claims despite lacking VA accreditation, with a whistleblower lawsuit alleging the firm charges fees up to five times a veteran's monthly benefit increase and employs fraudulent tactics including coaching veterans on how to present symptoms and altering medical evaluation scores. The company has spent over $2.3 million lobbying Congress over three years and hundreds of thousands more on state lobbying, while supporting the PLUS Act that would legitimize and cap fees for claims consultants, in opposition to the GUARD Act that would restore criminal penalties for unaccredited companies charging veterans. Lawmakers in nearly 40 states and Congress are moving to crack down on these unaccredited "claims consulting" companies following the 2022 PACT Act's expansion of veterans benefits, with the industry estimated to be worth $73 billion annually.PR NewswireVeterans Guardian Proudly Announces Sponsorship of the 2023 Moore County Walk to End Alzheimer'sVeterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting announced its sponsorship of the 2023 Moore County Walk to End Alzheimer's, which took place on September 30 in Pinehurst, NC. The company, which helps veterans obtain VA disability benefits, stated the sponsorship was intended to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease among veterans and their families while supporting research and caregiver initiatives. The event brought together participants to raise funds for Alzheimer's research, patient care, and support services.PR NewswireVeterans Guardian Announces Title Sponsorship for the 2023 Congressional Football GameVeterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting served as the title sponsor for the 2023 Congressional Football Game held on September 28th at Audi Field in Washington, DC. The annual event brings together politicians from both parties, the U.S. Capitol Police, former NFL players, and the public for a flag football game supporting veteran causes. Proceeds from the event were directed to non-profit beneficiaries including the Capitol Police Memorial Fund, Our Military Kids, and Advantage 4 Kids.PR NewswireVeterans Guardian Applauds Bipartisan Legislation that Fixes the VA Accreditation Process, Giving Veterans More Options and Punishing Malicious ActorsVeterans Guardian, a veteran-owned pre-filing consulting firm, announced its endorsement of the PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023 (H.R. 1822), bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Bergman (R-MI), Correa (D-CA), and Mace (R-SC). The bill seeks to amend VA claims processes by creating stricter accreditation standards for veteran representatives, limiting fees charged for benefits assistance, and reimposing penalties against unauthorized fees to protect veterans from fraud. Lt. Col. Scott Greenblatt (Ret. ), CEO of Veterans Guardian, stated the company looks forward to collaborating with Congress and the VA to support veterans navigating the benefits system.