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VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud

The tool can quickly review submitted questionnaires that document medical evidence to determine a disability rating and ...
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‘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

A Washington Post exposé on veterans faking disabilities has raised concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ $193-billion disability benefits program — and how much fraud is costing ...
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Moran brings together differing viewpoints to dive into veterans’ disability fraud

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran sits at a dais, giving remarks. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, uses reports of fraud within veterans' ...

VA plans automated fraud detection tool targeting disability benefits forms

To improve fraud detection in disability claims, the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to use an automated tool. Beginning later this year, the VA will scan disability benefits questionnaires, or ...
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LAPD officer is accused of skydiving while on disability leave in high-flying fraud case

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An L.A. police officer is accused of lying about an injury that landed him on total temporary disability, under which he could ...