Man Pretends to be Navy SEAL to Steal VA Benefits
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Navy SEAL in order to receive VA benefits to which he was not entitled.
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VA Employee Sentenced For Orchestrating $19 Million Corruption Scheme
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
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
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
A former VA doctor has been indicted on federal civil rights and abusive sexual contact offenses.
Is 16 Years Enough?
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
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
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
The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.
VA Employee to Plead Guilty for Embezzling $70k Using Square App
A VA employee has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $70k worth of agency funds via a mobile app.
