Advocacy
Stop VA Claim Sharks: Why MOAA Backs the GUARD VA Benefits Act
Unaccredited actors are breaking the law, charging thousands to “help” veterans and survivors with VA claims.
As MOAA's Director of Government Relations for Veteran and Retired Affairs, Jen Goodale manages and develops relationships to advance legislative priorities on the Hill, with the Pentagon and the VA, and with other military and veterans service organizations. A Marine Corps veteran, she also advises MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council.
Unaccredited actors are breaking the law, charging thousands to “help” veterans and survivors with VA claims.
Senators filed the text of the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment to a must-pass budget bill.
Momentum continues in MOAA’s work to end this unjust pay offset. Here’s the latest.
MOAA-backed provisions in both versions of the must-pass bill would improve a stressful, expensive process.
The findings will help improve programs and resources for military families.
Such a fundamental shift could put this important benefit at risk.