Stars and Stripes

Disability fraud is a ‘tiny fraction’ of VA claims, advocates say

WASHINGTON — Veterans advocates and Democratic lawmakers slammed a recent newspaper report critical of the disability benefits system run by the Department of Veterans Affairs for “cherry-picking ...
The Washington Post

VA’s disability program is an ‘honor system.’ These veterans are defrauding it.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Kinsley Kilpatrick put on a convincing show. During visits to Atlanta VA ...
The Washington Post

How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls

Military veterans are swamping the U.S. government with dubious disability claims — including cases of brazen fraud totaling tens of millions of dollars — that are exploiting the country’s sacred ...
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‘Paralyzed’ Iraq War vet collected $201K in disability — until being caught jumping on a trampoline. Why the VA honor system is so vulnerable to fraud

A Washington Post exposé on veterans faking disabilities has raised concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ $193-billion disability benefits program — and how much fraud is costing ...
Military.com

Former VA Employee Indicted For Alleged Disability Fraud Criminal Scheme

An ex-employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs faces 33 criminal counts for allegedly raking in huge sums for fake disability claims.
Southeast Missourian

Former police chief sentenced to prison for Social Security fraud

HAYTI HEIGHTS, Mo. -- A former Hayti Heights police chief was sentenced to federal prison for Social Security disability fraud. Vernis Farmer, 52, of Hayti Heights was sentenced to 21 months' ...