Veterans’ Affairs Department
All vets could be eligible for COVID vaccines at VA soon, but supply problems remain the biggest challenge
Looks like most of us here will be eligible for the vaccine soon, if they’ve got it. I know my old man, who qualifies based on age and at least three other health factors and gets all his medical care from, hasn’t yet gotten the call to get his vaccine. I wouldn’t go holding my […]
After a years-long fight, veterans will see new medical malpractice protections
Jeff LPH 3 sent in this Military Times article. Great news for those who have been wronged by the VA’s medical system. Veterans Affairs officials will have to provide basic legal advice to veterans who file medical malpractice claims and provide information on local staffing issues as part of new legislation signed into law this […]
Veterans Using G.I. Bill Might Get Extra Year
Currently, those who opted for the new G.I. Bill forfeit their Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits. However, Jim Rudisill sued the VA over this policy. His argument is that the VA misread the law. Instead of giving up their Montgomery G.I. Bill, veterans keep it. The VA argues that this is “double dipping”. However, both benefits […]
Owner of technical school sentenced for defrauding VA of nearly $30M
I think we talked about this guy a while back, but I can’t immediately find the article. The owner of a San Diego technical training school was sentenced Tuesday to 45 months in federal custody for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of nearly $30 million in a scheme to unlawfully obtain Post-9/11 G.I. […]
California trucking school owner is sentenced to prison for his role in a $4.1 million GI Bill scam
I don’t know why anyone thinks they’ll get away with this. ninja sent this one in; The owner of a trucking school in California was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a GI Bill scheme that bilked more than $4 million from the Department of Veteran Affairs, according to the U.S. […]
VA will be investigated after ‘staggering accounts of racism and discrimination’
It seems that serial liar and fake Native American Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has received information from the VA employee’s union that systemic racism is a major issue at the VA. I know there are plenty of people who have had issues with the VA, but where there are problems with the VA they are […]
Family Seeks Damages After Veteran’s Suicide Inside VA Mental Health Unit
The family of Sgt. Brieux Dash, a veteran who died by suicide in a Department of Veterans Affairs mental health unit last year, filed a claim against the VA on Friday, arguing that the agency’s “deliberate indifference” and “complete disregard for patient safety” contributed to Dash’s death. Dash, 33, hung himself March 14, 2019, on […]
Woman who faked death at Grandview sentenced
Julie M. Wheeler Julie M. Wheeler, 43, of Beckley, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for federal health care fraud. After serving her prison sentence, she will be placed on supervised release for three years. She was further ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $289,055.07, an amount calculated by the Veterans […]
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