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National Association for Veterans Rights Disagrees with Federal Court Ruling, Warns of Potential Impact on Veteran Choice

  • The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) disagrees with the federal ruling in Ford v. Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting, LLC.
  • NAVR believes the court's decision that Veterans Guardian acted as an unaccredited agent & charged unfair fees could negatively impact Veterans by reducing their options for paid assistance.
  • The court ruled that charging fees for claims processed before October 2025 was an unfair trade practice under North Carolina law.
  • NAVR argues that Veterans should retain the right to choose paid help & that courts should not restrict this choice.
  • North Carolina regulates paid claims assistance through fee caps, prohibitions on initial fees, & mandatory written disclosures regarding VA affiliation.
  • NAVR states that Veterans Guardian complied with all North Carolina regulatory requirements.
  • The ruling raises First Amendment free speech concerns regarding Veterans Guardian's services, which a federal appeals court previously found protected.
  • NAVR intends to participate in the appeal process & continue advocating for Veteran choice & ethical business practices with lawmakers & the VA.