‘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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Iraq War vet faked being paralyzed to claim $201K in benefits — 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 ...

Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security

The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that ...
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BofA must face class action over 2020 benefit card fraud

(Reuters) - Bank of America must face cardholder allegations that it bungled its response to unauthorized transactions on unemployment and disability benefits cards in California during the pandemic, ...
The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton couple charged with disability benefits fraud

A Hamilton couple collecting disability benefits for more than 20 years are charged with defrauding the government of more than $150,000. William Johannessen, 61, and Corazon Johannessen, 60, are each ...
The Big Issue

My child was awarded disability benefits after five years of fighting. Why don't I feel victorious?

It was a complete shock to me then when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) immediately rejected the child disability living allowance (DLA) claim I made on my kid’s behalf. That turned out to ...