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Disabled Veteran • Appeals Attorney • Investigative Journalist
Rising Stars Attorney (Super Lawyers) • 2025 Minnesota Vetrepreneur of the Year – National Finalist
Host of The Veteran Rights Podcast on YouTube
Benjamin Krause is a disabled U.S. Air Force veteran and the founder of Krause Law, PLLC—a national veterans appeals law firm representing veterans in VA and DoD benefit appeals nationwide.
He served honorably in the United States Air Force as a Communications and Navigations Specialist (Avionics 2A351) supporting missions in both Air Mobility Command (AMC) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). His experience maintaining critical communications and navigation systems for high-stakes Special Operations and global mobility missions shaped his understanding of service, responsibility, and sacrifice.
After separating from the military, Benjamin—like many veterans—found himself trapped in a system that didn’t honor that service. His own battles with the VA became the foundation of his life’s mission.
Benjamin’s journey through the VA system was long and exhausting. VR&E denied him repeatedly. Wrongful exams delayed his medical claims. Even basic benefits became uphill battles.
He spent years fighting VR&E to secure approval:
To complete his degree at Northwestern University
To attend law school at the University of Minnesota
To receive startup support for his veteran-focused law practice
These battles required persistence, evidence, and countless appeals—experiences that would later make Benjamin one of the nation’s leading authorities on VR&E denials and employment handicap issues.
During more than a decade fighting for his own benefits, Benjamin also uncovered systemic injustices affecting thousands of veterans across the country:
He exposed the 25,000-veteran TBI scandal, where the VA used unqualified clinicians to evaluate traumatic brain injury residuals
His findings triggered KARE 11 News investigations, VA OIG action, and congressional oversight
He uncovered VA’s failure to reimburse emergency room visits, pushing thousands of veterans into medical debt
Eventually, after years of persistence, he won his appeal and was granted 100% Permanent & Total disability.
But the fight left a mark.
It showed him how broken the system is—and how many veterans are left without an advocate.
He became an attorney so no veteran would have to fight these battles alone.
In addition to his legal and investigative work, Benjamin serves in a leadership role with the United Veterans Legislative Council (UVLC), one of Minnesota’s largest nonpartisan coalitions of veteran service organizations.
Through UVLC, he works directly with lawmakers, state agencies, and veteran leaders to strengthen oversight, expand access to benefits, and modernize state policy affecting veterans and their families. His legislative work reflects the same mission that drives his law firm: ensuring veterans receive the rights, respect, and support they earned through service.
Juris Doctor (JD), magna cum laude — University of Minnesota Law School
Bachelor of Arts — Northwestern University
VA-Accredited Attorney
Licensed in Minnesota, the U.S. District Court (MN), the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the D.C. District Court.
Former Assistant Director for Policy Advocacy at Veterans For Common Sense in Washington, D.C.
Benjamin is the founder of DisabledVeterans.org, one of the most widely read independent investigative platforms covering VA policy, systemic failures, and veteran rights.
His investigative reporting has been featured in:
Newsweek
Foreign Policy
Bloomberg TV
KARE 11 News
C-SPAN
Star Tribune
Pioneer Press
Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
Military.com
Over the past decade, he has published more than 2,000 articles exposing misconduct, documenting systemic problems, and helping veterans understand their rights.
Benjamin hosts The Veteran Rights Podcast, where he breaks down:
VA denials
VR&E obstacles
SMC appeals
PCAFC caregiver appeals
CRSC claims
Policy failures
VA OIG reports
And real-world issues facing veterans today
His content helps veterans nationwide navigate complex systems and protect their legal rights.
Benjamin built Krause Law to focus on what veterans need most: appeals, not initial claims.
His firm exclusively represents veterans in:
VR&E Denials & Employment Handicap Appeals
VA Disability Appeals (service connection, rating errors, reductions)
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Appeals
Caregiver Program (PCAFC) Appeals
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Claims & Appeals
His legal strategy blends investigative journalism techniques with deep knowledge of VA bureaucracy to identify agency errors, build compelling evidence, and secure the outcomes veterans deserve.
Rising Stars Attorney (Super Lawyers) – top 2.5% of attorneys nationwide
2025 Minnesota Vetrepreneur of the Year — National Finalist
Top 25 Veterans’ Voice Award Recipient
These recognitions reflect Benjamin’s leadership within both the legal and veteran communities.
If you’ve been denied VA or DoD benefits, or rated incorrectly, Benjamin is ready to review your case.
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