Articles written by James T. Marszalek


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  • COMMENTARY Department of Veteran Affairs will Assist with Securing Benefits

    James T. Marszalek|Apr 11, 2024

    I've never believed that a veteran should start the claims process with paying for representation. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a duty to assist, yet in many cases, I've seen veterans needlessly pay for results that they could have achieved at no cost from DAV. But when it comes to unaccredited representatives who charge unnecessary fees to veterans, their families and their survivors, we can all agree that criminal penalties should exist. And that's why DAV strongly supports the...

  • COMMENTARY Department of Veteran Affairs will Assist with Securing Benefits

    James T. Marszalek|Mar 28, 2024

    I’ve never believed that a veteran should start the claims process with paying for representation. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a duty to assist, yet in many cases, I’ve seen veterans needlessly pay for results that they could have achieved at no cost from DAV. But when it comes to unaccredited representatives who charge unnecessary fees to veterans, their families and their survivors, we can all agree that criminal penalties should exist. And that’s why DAV strongly supports the GUARD VA Benefits Act. This important legis...