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Independent investigative reporting recognized by national media for advancing veteran advocacy.

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Reflects More Than Visibility ... It Reflects Impact.

When VA failures and veteran policy challenges reach the national stage, independent investigative reporting often drives the conversation forward. Benjamin Krause’s work has extended beyond commentary — influencing oversight actions, contributing to legislative reform discussions, and shaping public understanding of systemic issues within the VA.

The sections below highlight key areas of investigative impact, policy influence, legal scholarship, media coverage, and community leadership.

Benjamin Krause is an investigative journalist, attorney, and veteran advocate who does more than report on systemic failures within the Department of Veterans Affairs — he drives accountability.

For more than a decade, his reporting has examined disability claims, VR&E administration, appeals backlogs, policy misinterpretations, and structural inefficiencies affecting disabled veterans nationwide. His investigative work has helped surface patterns of mismanagement and regulatory gaps that often go unnoticed in day-to-day VA operations.

Benjamin’s reporting has contributed to multiple VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations, informed federal oversight discussions, and influenced legislative conversations surrounding veteran benefits reform. By combining legal analysis with investigative journalism, he brings clarity to complex policies while exposing systemic issues that directly impact veteran lives and livelihoods.

Through national media citations, in-depth policy breakdowns, and ongoing community engagement, Benjamin continues to push for transparency, reform, and measurable improvement in how veterans are served.

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forcing federal accountability

The TBI Misdiagnosis Scandal

Investigation into the VA’s use of unqualified medical examiners to evaluate traumatic brain injuries led to a nationwide investigation and re-evaluation of claims.

Watch the Investigation | Read the Case Study

The “Bad Address” Mail Scandal

Exposing how administrative failures in the VA’s mailing systems led to veterans missing critical benefits, in some cases pushing families toward homelessness.

View the Report

Wrongful ER Bill Denials

Uncovering the “Imprudent Layperson” loophole, revealing how the VA was systematically denying emergency room claims, causing financial ruin for veterans.

Watch the KARE 11 Segment

legislative & policy influence

legal framework for rights

Congressional Testimony/Research

Benjamin provides formal testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and is a cited authority in Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports.

View Congressional Record

Defending the Right to Counsel

As a leader in state-level legislative battles, Benjamin has successfully challenged “anti-fraud” bills that threatened to strip veterans of their constitutional right to choose legal help.

Watch Committee Testimony

The Veterans Choice Critique

An early and vocal critic of the “Choice” program’s restrictive implementation, Benjamin exposed the hypocrisy of a system that promised care but delivered red tape.

Read the Critique

national commentary

From live tv to national op-eds

Stars & Stripes

the purple heart story

An in-depth look at the struggles veterans face when seeking the recognition and benefits earned through combat injuries.

CBC News

interview with Katie Couric

Featured as a primary expert on the systemic backlog and neglect within the VA, Benjamin’s advocacy reached millions of viewers nationwide.

The Hill

Healthcare and Policy Op-Ed

Benjamin pens sharp, analytical pieces on the intersection of VA research and foreign special interests, challenging the status quo in veteran care.

Newsweek

Investgating the Opiod crisis

Benjamin’s expertise was central to exposing how VA prescribing practices contributed to the national opioid epidemic.

CBS News

Interview with wyatt andrews

Benjamin received honorable mention in the written version of the broadcast and was brought a bit closer to what the DisabledVeterans.org was becoming.

scholarships

and investigative authorship

Widener Law Review

Benjamin's analysis of the “Pro-Claimant Paradox” has been cited by legal scholars examining the barriers veterans face in the adjudication process.

View the Legal Citation

“Mental Health, Inc.”

Benjamin’s investigative work on corruption and vulnerability within the mental health sector serves as a resource for those fighting systemic abuse.

Review the Investigation

local impact

and community advocacy

Star Tribune & Pioneer Press

A champion for “the little guy,” Benjamin’s work in his home state of Minnesota has set precedents for veterans nationwide ... And this goes from fighting the VA claims backlog to advocating against the privatization of veteran care ... a staple in Twin Cities investigative reporting.

The “Little Guy” Prods the VA (Star Tribune)

Fighting the VA (Pioneer Press)

recongition & leadership

GI Jobs: Minnesota Vetrepreneur of the Year & National Finalist
Recognition for building sustainable, mission-driven platforms that empower the veteran community at both the state and national level.

Board of Veterans’ Appeals: Invited Panelist (2016)
Selected to serve on a panel addressing the impact of agency decision-making on veterans’ appeals and procedural outcomes within the VA adjudication system.

Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (Dept. of Veterans Affairs): Invited Panelist & Certificate of Appreciation (2017)
Recognition for panel participation and subject-matter contribution at the VA VR&E Officer’s Technical Training Conference.

Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (2018 to 2023)
Recognition of professional excellence in veterans law and appellate advocacy, based on peer nomination and independent research.
Selected for six consecutive years.

Minnesota Humanities Center: Veterans Voices Award (2013)
Recognition as one of Minnesota’s top veterans advocates for advancing public understanding of veterans’ experiences through education and civic engagement.

The Moth: Storytelling Training Fellow (2016)
Selected for advanced narrative and public-speaking training focused on authentic, first-person storytelling.

Media Cover and Citations

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media recognition

Reflects More Than Visibility ... It Reflects Impact.

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