Fraudulent Receipt of V.A. Benefits is a form of fraud in which an individual intentionally obtains funds from a government program for veterans without rightfully qualifying for them. The fraud may involve falsifying documents or providing false information to obtain the benefits. Types of Fraudulent Receipt of V.A. Benefits include: • Falsely Claiming Benefits: When a person misrepresents their eligibility or filing status to receive benefits that they are not entitled to. • Improperly Selling or Trading Benefits: When a person sells or trades their benefits in exchange for money, goods, or services. • Misrepresenting Dependents: When a person falsely claims to have dependents in order to receive higher benefits. • Stolen Identities: When a person receives benefits using stolen personal information such as Social Security numbers. • Falsely Claiming Disabilities: When a person misrepresents their disability status to receive higher benefits. • Improperly Using Funds: When a person uses the benefits for inappropriate purposes such as gambling or illegal activities.