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Man Arraigned for Embezzling Over $200k from His Father’s VA Account

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 28, 2020 10:42 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An Atlanta man has been arraigned in court for allegations that he embezzled over $200k worth of VA funds intended for the care of his disabled father.

Man Pretends to be Navy SEAL to Steal VA Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: July 26, 2020 6:20 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Navy SEAL in order to receive VA benefits to which he was not entitled.

VA Employee Sentenced For Orchestrating $19 Million Corruption Scheme

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 12, 2020 5:05 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former federal employee is heading to prison for designing and orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme.

Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.

Whistleblower Argues Investigation Was Prohibited Retaliation

By Zach FischerMay 18, 2020 7:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A VA retiree challenged agency actions against him, arguing it had opened its investigation in retaliation for his whistleblowing in violation of the law.

Former VA Doctor Indicted on Civil Rights and Sexual Abuse Charges

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 14, 2020 1:46 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former VA doctor has been indicted on federal civil rights and abusive sexual contact offenses.

Is 16 Years Enough?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 11, 2020 1:36 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A VA doctor, when reassigned from his preferred compressed work schedule, challenged the agency’s action as a violation of a 16-year old settlement agreement.

Maximum Penalty Imposed on VA Physician Charged with 15 Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 30, 2020 10:12 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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OSC announced a decision which found a former VA physician violated the Hatch Act when running for U.S. Senate.

VA Whistleblower Wins a Remand by the Appeals Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 22, 2020 9:32 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A VA nurse who engaged in several whistleblowing activities accused the agency of illegal reprisals against her. The MSPB found in favor of the agency, but the appeals court sent it back to the Board.

VA Benefits Recipients Will Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 17, 2020 4:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.

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