Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog
By: Claire Barrett | Published: 2026-10-22 19:50:46 | Source: www.militarytimes.com
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The error of Veterans Benefits Administration staff has resulted in approximately $5.6 million in overpayments to veterans, a VA watchdog found.
During a review period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, the VA made at least one error in 17,900 cases, roughly 38%, regarding disability decisions for painful scars, according to a recent VA Office of Inspector General report.
920 of those…
