Posted on Nov 2, 2016
WWII vet overpaid by VA for years will not have to repay money
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It's not that much money but it was still an overpayment by the VA. Why is she excluded from having to pay it back, and after 15 years, some of the California Guard has to pay theirs back, if they can find them. I mean, rules are rules no matter who you are.
A 95-year-old World War II veteran who owed the VA thousands of dollars after it overpaid her for years will not be expected to repay the money, officials told FoxNews.com Tuesday.
For more than two decades, Irene Miller -- a Navy storekeeper during World War II -- received pension and disability checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs for her service.
A 95-year-old World War II veteran who owed the VA thousands of dollars after it overpaid her for years will not be expected to repay the money, officials told FoxNews.com Tuesday.
For more than two decades, Irene Miller -- a Navy storekeeper during World War II -- received pension and disability checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs for her service.
WWII vet overpaid by VA for years will not have to repay money
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Let the lady keep the money, it probably helps to buy medication.
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There would have been a congressional investigation had they force you to pay and she's a retiree and I guess they will only go after people who have a potential earning money in the California Army National Guard. I'm glad it's good news for her. I still get upset over the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is 160 billion over budget and there now asking for 500 million more our guards and Men are forced to pay back bonuses that were given to them in error. I think it's an injustice I hear stories are going to stop a garnishment and let those soldiers some of whom were injured keep the bonuses. I hope so.
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Many of the National Guard members are eligible to have their debt discharged or to have any amount they paid refunded. The problem is that it requires an appeal before the appropriate administrative boards. It's a somewhat complicated process that often requires a lawyer, which means more expenses for the guard members. The question then becomes, how much is it worth to try and get that money back?
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MGySgt James Forward
Simple admin form, debt forgiveness can be granted to anyone based on financial hardship of paying the funds back. You don't need a lawyer. Semper Fi http://www.dfas.mil/waiversandremissions.html
Information on how to obtain a debt waiver or remission from the Defense Department.
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SPC Paul Jennings, J.D.
MGySgt James Forward - In some cases yes it is that simple. Instances such as the national guard debacle, where payments were made erroneously and under false pretenses, can sometimes be more difficult.
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