How some veterans exploit the VA disability system

如何一些退伍军人利用退伍军人管理局的残疾福利体系

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2025-11-07

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This year, taxpayers will spend about $193 billion to compensate almost 7 million disabled veterans. Some of the conditions prevent veterans from working or doing everyday tasks – but a Post investigation found that many are receiving money for easily manageable ailments like acne, eczema and sleep apnea. Others are filing fraudulent claims to get money for conditions they either don’t have or from which they’ve already recovered.  Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with investigative reporter Craig Whitlock about the antiquated rules that have left the system vulnerable to abuse and the failed attempts to enact reform..  Today’s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Ted Muldoon and mixed by Sam Bair.  Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
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