Self-Proclaimed Bodybuilder Pleads Guilty to Theft of VA Disability Payments
A Florida Army veteran is facing jail time for falsely claiming he had to walk with a cane to get disability benefits despite leg pressing over 600 pounds.
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Man Heading to Prison for Stealing His Twin’s Identity to Get Federal Benefits
A Florida man is heading to prison for stealing his twin brother’s identity and using it to obtain federal benefits.
Veterans Court Decision Upending VA Reimbursements Has Now Been Upended by Appeals Court
An appeals court has issued a key decision impacting reimbursements for veterans’ hospital visits.
VA is Litmus Test for Vaccine Mandate
The VA had its own vaccine mandate before the entire federal workforce. At least 10% of the agency’s workers are as yet unvaccinated.
Federal Circuit Hit the VA with a One-Two Punch in Rulings in Favor of Employees
Two recent court cases offer an important precedent for protecting due process rights of federal employees.
VA Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $2 Million of Medical Equipment
A federal employee at the VA has pleaded guilty to using his government credit card to purchase and then steal nearly $2 million worth of CPAP supplies.
VA Says 245,000 More Workers Must Get COVID Vaccine to Keep Their Jobs
The VA is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine requirement to apply to most Veterans Health Administration employees.
VA Mandates COVID Vaccines for Medical Employees
The VA has instituted a COVID vaccine mandate for all of its Title 38 employees.
Former VA Employee Indicted for Stealing Over $10 Million Worth of HIV Meds
A former federal employee from a New Jersey VA Medical Center has been indicted for theft of approximately $10 million worth of HIV medications.
Legislation Seeks to Ban Smoking at VA Facilities
Another legislative effort is being made in Congress to formally ban smoking at VA facilities.
