‘Paralyzed’ Iraq War vet collected $201K in disability — until being caught jumping on a trampoline. Why the VA honor system is so vulnerable to fraud

Like Iraq War vet Kinsley Kilpatrick, who showed up at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in a wheelchair, claiming to be ...
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How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls

Military veterans are swamping the U.S. government with dubious disability claims — including cases of brazen fraud totaling tens of millions of dollars — that are exploiting the country’s sacred ...
AOL

Four agencies will team up to combat disability fraud

Sep. 25—RALEIGH — A newly-formed investigative unit created to combat disability fraud will include two North Carolina state agencies along with two partner agencies from the federal government. The N ...
Charlotte Observer

Veteran stole $244K in disability, then faked drowning death in Maine, feds say

A Maine man accused of stealing more than $244,000 in disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs faked his drowning death after authorities confronted him about the fraud, according ...
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Veteran stole $244K in disability, then faked drowning death in Maine, feds say

A Maine man charged with making false statements to the government has been located in Missouri following his disappearance, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A Maine man accused of stealing ...