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Former VA Employee Charged with Health Care Fraud

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 13, 2019 5:23 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former VA employee, his daughter and ex-wife are facing charges of health care fraud in excess of $300,000.

How the VA Improvement and Modernization Act Changed the Appeals Process

By Cassandra CrosbyNovember 12, 2019 9:54 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A new law has changed the VA disability benefits claim process. Here is a summary of the changes.

VA Moving Out on Implementing Restrictions on Unions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 7, 2019 8:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA announced that it is moving out on implementing President Trump’s executive orders to restrict union power within the agency.

Family Members Indicted for Stealing Over $800k in VA Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 3, 2019 9:44 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A group of family members have been indicted on charges that they fraudulently obtained over $800,000 in VA disability benefits.

Bill to Prevent VA Union “Bribes”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 1, 2019 8:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill has been introduced in the House to restrict AFGE from offering new employees money to immediately join the union.

Another Bill Targets VA Overpayment Errors

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 25, 2019 8:40 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Another bill has been introduced to try to remedy overpayments made to veterans by the VA.

Man Who Pretended to be His Dead Sister to Steal VA Benefits is Sentenced to Prison

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 17, 2019 9:33 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A man who had pretended to be his dead sister in order to steal VA benefits has been sentenced to prison.

VA is Banning Smoking at its Facilities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 21, 2019 10:27 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA is moving out to ban smoking at its healthcare facilities, and a new policy will also include agency employees.

Man Pleads Guilty to Paying Over $1 Million in Illegal Gratuities to VA Employee

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 13, 2019 8:17 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Florida man has pleaded guilty to paying over $1 million to a VA employee in exchange for referrals to his company.

Fired Phoenix VA Executive Implicated in Veterans Wait List Scandal Fails to Win His Job Back

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 6, 2019 11:49 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Phoenix VA Associate Director, caught up in the veterans “secret” waiting list scandal allegations, was fired. See how the appeals court ruled on his case.

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