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Bodybuilder Sentenced for Stealing VA Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 22, 2022 10:18 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A bodybuilder is going to prison after posting his strenuous workouts on social media despite claiming he was disabled to get VA benefits.

Self-Proclaimed Bodybuilder Pleads Guilty to Theft of VA Disability Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 26, 2022 2:01 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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.

Man Heading to Prison for Stealing His Twin’s Identity to Get Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 4, 2022 5:05 PM | Updated: May 6, 2022 3:50 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 25, 2022 10:14 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An appeals court has issued a key decision impacting reimbursements for veterans’ hospital visits.

Federal Circuit Hit the VA with a One-Two Punch in Rulings in Favor of Employees

By Louise Ryder and Debra D'AgostinoSep 16, 2021 2:35 PM | Updated: Oct 29, 2023 12:01 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 23, 2021 4:42 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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 Mandates COVID Vaccines for Medical Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 26, 2021 5:00 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2021 4:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 12, 2021 7:09 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 22, 2021 1:53 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Another legislative effort is being made in Congress to formally ban smoking at VA facilities.

Former VA Employee Heading to Prison for Stealing Veterans’ Personal Info

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 28, 2021 1:24 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A former federal employee with the VA was sentenced to prison for stealing and attempting to sell personal data of both veterans and federal employees.

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