In This Section |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. General Information on Allegations of Fraud
Introduction |
This topic contains general information on allegations of fraud, including
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Change Date |
July 25, 2018
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III.vi.5.A.1.a. Definition: Fraud |
Fraud occurs when facts are intentionally misrepresented or withheld in the interest of obtaining or retaining Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.
The table below describes types of fraudulent acts.
Reference: For more information on the definition of fraud, see
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2. Handling Cases of Fraud
Introduction |
This topic contains information on handling cases of fraud, including
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Change Date |
July 25, 2018
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III.vi.5.A.2.a. Types of Cases to Refer to OIG |
In certain areas, local Office of Inspector General (OIG) regional field offices provide locally-determined guidelines to VA regional offices (ROs) in their jurisdiction for referring cases of fraud.
If there are no locally-determined guidelines, refer all cases of fraud to OIG.
Exception: Unless local agreements specify, do not refer cases in which the
Reference: For more information on OIG regional field offices, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 5.A.3.
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III.vi.5.A.2.b. Procedure for Handling Cases in Which a Fraudulent Act Might Have Occurred |
Follow the steps in the table below after making a preliminary decision that a fraudulent act might have occurred.
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III.vi.5.A.2.c. Referring a Case of Fraud to OIG |
The table below describes the stages in the process for referring a case of fraud to OIG.
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3. OIG Regional Field Offices
Change Date |
May 22, 2015
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III.vi.5.A.3.a. OIG Regional Field Offices |
Use the table below to determine which OIG regional field office to contact to review cases to determine whether investigation and prosecution for fraud is warranted.
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in Chapter 5 Fraud and Forfeiture, Part III General Claims Process, Subpart vi Special Authorization Issues
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