Man Pleads Guilty to Paying Over $1 Million in Illegal Gratuities to VA Employee
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to paying over $1 million to a VA employee in exchange for referrals to his company.
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Fired Phoenix VA Executive Implicated in Veterans Wait List Scandal Fails to Win His Job Back
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.
Should Smoking Be Allowed at the VA?
Legislation has been introduced to prohibit smoking at VA facilities.
Lights, Hammer, Action!
A VA employee got himself fired when he blew a gasket over a light switch.
VA Will Now Allow Religious Symbols in its Facilities
The VA announced that it will allow religious displays in its facilities “to protect religious liberty for Veterans and families while ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination.”
What a Difference a Day Doesn’t Make
A VA employee, removed for conduct unbecoming after planting an unwanted kiss on a co-worker, ended up before the appeals court in an unsuccessful challenge.
Loss of State License to Practice Leads to Removal
See what happened when a VA psychologist’s state license was revoked, leading to his removal from his federal position.
VA and AFGE: A Reversal of Fortunes?
The author says that AFGE’s PR campaign about a collective bargaining agreement with the VA is likely more hype than truth.
VA Publishes Code of Integrity for its Employees
The VA recently published a new Code of Integrity to set the ethical standards and obligations of its employees.
Man Pretends to Be His Dead Sister to Steal VA Benefits
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty to stealing over $70,000 in benefits payments from the VA by posing as his dead sister.
