"For the Washington Post, Craig Whitlock, Lisa Rein, and Caitlin Gilbert examine court records and disability claims. One inherent problem [VA] must contend with, is that it operates on an honor system with its veterans, Justice Department prosecutors wrote in a 2021 court filing for a case involving an Army veteran who defrauded VA of more than $200,000. The result is that some veterans can, and unfortunately some veterans do take advantage."
"One inherent problem [VA] must contend with, is that it operates on an honor system with its veterans, Justice Department prosecutors wrote in a 2021 court filing for a case involving an Army veteran who defrauded VA of more than $200,000. The result is that some veterans can, and unfortunately some veterans do take advantage. While most claims are probably legit, there seems to be an alarming increase over the last few years for hay fever, irritable bowel syndrome, and penile deformity."
The Department of Veterans Affairs disability system relies heavily on veterans' self-reported conditions, creating an honor-system vulnerability. Justice Department prosecutors noted that reliance on self-reporting enabled at least one Army veteran to defraud the VA of more than $200,000. Some veterans exploit the system, though most claims remain legitimate. Recent years show an unusual rise in claims for relatively minor or subjective conditions such as hay fever, irritable bowel syndrome, and penile deformity. The combination of limited verification and rising subjective-condition claims poses challenges for fraud detection and benefits integrity within the VA.
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