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Benjamin Krause, Esq

@benjaminkrause

Attorney. Journalist. Activist. Founder of DisabledVeterans.org, a VA watchdog news source that holds the Dept. of Veterans Affairs' feet to the fire.

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The VA's "Digital GI Bill" is a disaster for student veterans. đź§µ "Her car was repossessed... she was facing eviction." VA scheduled IT updates right as the semester started, then went silent. Full HVAC Hearing: youtu.be/gCK-KqN6bfg #Veterans #GIBill #Vets #HVAC #BreakingNews

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"Inexcusable." Veterans are waiting a month or longer for a response from VR&E counselors earning 6-figure salaries. Millions paid but ghosting exists. Why isn't the VA Secretary fixing this? 🧵 Full Live Q&A: youtube.com/live/Ve7Ce1gfi… #Veterans #VRE #VAFail #Military #BreakingNews

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"It’s inexcusable." Rep. Van Orden slams the VA for a $2 billion price tag on a Digital GI Bill system that still can't pay veterans on time. Why is the taxpayer on the hook for incompetence? Full testimony: youtu.be/gCK-KqN6bfg #Veterans #GIBill #VAFail #HVAC #BreakingNews

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VR&E Delays Are Predictable (War Risk Insurance Legacy) VR&E approval problems are predictable because the VA developed with an insurance-style culture—historically known as the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. That legacy still shows up in predictable ways: delayed determinations,

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VR&E Feels Like Insurance for a Reason (War Risk Insurance) VR&E can feel confusing and slow because the VA’s roots are insurance-based. It was historically called the Bureau of War Risk Insurance—and that mindset still shows up in how decisions get made: policies,

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There is no $50k “hard cap” in VR&E. There is a process — and most vets are never told how it works. M28C justification. High-cost memo. Chain approval. Knowledge changes outcomes. 📺 Learn how it actually works: youtu.be/D15IbuKsnws

There is no $50k “hard cap” in VR&E.
There is a process — and most vets are never told how it works.
M28C justification. High-cost memo. Chain approval.
Knowledge changes outcomes.

📺 Learn how it actually works: youtu.be/D15IbuKsnws
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The $50,000 number gets thrown around like it’s law. It isn’t. It’s usually a documentation issue — not a legal one. ▶️ Learn how to push past the paperwork: youtu.be/D15IbuKsnws

The $50,000 number gets thrown around like it’s law.
It isn’t.
It’s usually a documentation issue — not a legal one.

▶️ Learn how to push past the paperwork: youtu.be/D15IbuKsnws
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VR&E feels confusing for a reason. It still runs on insurance-style risk logic — not advocacy. The system steers toward the cheapest “suitable employment” unless you make the record say otherwise. That’s why documentation matters. 🎥 Full breakdown on YouTube:

VR&E feels confusing for a reason.
It still runs on insurance-style risk logic — not advocacy.
The system steers toward the cheapest “suitable employment” unless you make the record say otherwise.
That’s why documentation matters.

🎥 Full breakdown on YouTube:
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If your counselor hasn't responded in two weeks, it's time to act. Before escalating, try a 3-email approach. Be tactful and professional—they might just be busy or on leave. This is how to handle it. #VeteransAffairs #MentalHealthSupport #MilitaryLife #CounselingHelp

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Struggling to get your vocational rehabilitation counselor to respond? You're not alone. Despite millions spent on case management systems, veterans still face this problem. The VA needs to address this ongoing issue for veterans. #VeteransAffairs #VRCounselor #VeteranHelp #VR&E

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Need help with a delayed claim? A congressional inquiry can work, but you MUST be specific. State the attempts to contact your counselor and their lack of response. Leave out the weeds and focus on the essential info. It works! #ClaimHelp #CongressionalInquiry #VeteransAffairs

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Evidence ignored? Counselor hang up? Build your record anyway. Notify. Record. Follow up. Your VR&E claim depends on it. Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=xvywj3…

Evidence ignored? Counselor hang up?
Build your record anyway.

Notify. Record. Follow up.
Your VR&E claim depends on it.

Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=xvywj3…
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Veterans have the right to record VR&E interactions. This is crucial for those with memory, processing, PTSD, or TBI issues, serving as a reasonable accommodation for accurate note-taking. #VeteranRights #VR&E Watch the complete video here: youtu.be/xvywj39Su4Y?si…

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One brazen VA counselor refused to help a veteran walk through basic employment information needed for VR&E benefits, leaving the veteran stunned. #VeteranAffairs #Accountability Watch the complete video here: youtu.be/xvywj39Su4Y?si…