From Pain to Purpose: VA Claims, Success Stories & the Truth About Claim Sharks

This week on From Pain to Purpose, retired Army Colonel Rick Rousseau joins us for an important conversation about a topic near and dear to countless Veterans—VA claims.Rick began his military career as an enlisted Soldier before earning his commission and eventually serving in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. After 27 years of service, he retired as a Colonel in 2015.During Operation Desert Storm, Rick provided legal assistance to surviving family members. He later served as a professor at the Army JAG School in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he taught Veterans and survivor benefits. Since retiring from active duty, Rick has represented thousands of Veterans seeking VA disability compensation and surviving spouses pursuing Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits.Rick shares painful cases he has encountered, encouraging success stories, and lessons Veterans can use while navigating the claims process. We also have a necessary conversation about “claim sharks”—unaccredited individuals and companies that may charge excessive fees or take advantage of Veterans. Learn the warning signs, understand the risks, and discover how to find properly accredited assistance.This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.