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https://www.vaoig.gov/
Abbreviation
VA
Agencies
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Agency
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Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline

The Hotline accepts tips or complaints that, on a select basis, result in reviews of: • VA-related criminal activity • Systemic patient safety issues • Gross mismanagement or waste of VA resources • Misconduct by senior VA officials The VA OIG investigates substantial allegations of whistleblower reprisal against employees of VA contractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services subcontractors. The VA OIG reports substantiated allegations of reprisal to the employer and VA for corrective action.

What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline

The Hotline does not accept complaints that are unrelated to programs and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs nor that are addressed in another legal or administrative forum: TYPE OF COMPLAINT WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT Claim for VA disability and pension benefits, and ratings, appeals, or home loan issues Veterans Benefits Administration (1-800-827-1000) Claim for VA education benefits Veterans Benefits Administration (1-888-442-4551) Patient health care dispute Patient Advocate at your local VA medical facility Tort claim or other legal issue/case/claim Local VA Regional Counsel office (202-461-4900) VA billing issues - Compliance and Business Integrity 1-866-842-4357 Litigation matters Private counsel; applicable court Employee grievances, unfair labor practices, union matters Local union representative, Federal Labor Relations Authority VA employee whistleblower retaliation issues U.S. Office of Special Counsel (1-800-872-9855) Other VA employee whistleblower issues and concerns about VA employee VA Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection performance and accountability (855-429-6669) or (202-461-4119) Whistleblower disclosures not related to the VA U.S. Office of Special Counsel (1-800-872-9855) Discrimination and EEO complaints for VA employees, former VA employees, VA Office of Resolution Management (1-888-566-3982) and applicants for VA positions Discrimination and complaints related to the Uniformed Services Employment U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel Personnel actions/adverse action appeals/MSPB matters U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board Disagreement with law or other political dispute Your elected legislative official

Hotline Page
https://www.vaoig.gov/hotline/online-forms
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.vaoig.gov/hotline/whistleblower-protection-program

Improved Processing Needed for Veterans’ Claims of Contaminated Water Exposure at Camp Lejeune

2022
21-03061-209
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

From August 1953 through December 1987, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry estimated one million individuals could have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, a US military training facility. In March 2017, VA established a presumption of military service...

Former South Florida Pharmacy VP and Executive Assistant Sentenced for Their Roles in Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting U.S. Military

Former South Florida Pharmacy VP and Executive Assistant Sentenced for Their Roles in Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting U.S. Military
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former South Florida Pharmacy VP and Executive Assistant Sentenced for Their Roles in Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting U.S. Military Miami, Florida – A former South Florida pharmacy executive was sentenced today to seven and a half years in prison for defrauding Tricare and CHAMPVA of,,,

Delaware Man Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Distributing Hydroxychloroquine And Other Prescription Drugs

Delaware Man Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Distributing Hydroxychloroquine And Other Prescription Drugs
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Delaware Man Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Distributing Hydroxychloroquine And Other Prescription Drugs KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On August 17, 2022, Jose Torres, 58, currently of Shelbyville, Delaware, appeared before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and entered a,,,

Jackson Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scheme Designed to Fraudulently Obtain GI Bill Funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Jackson Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scheme Designed to Fraudulently Obtain GI Bill Funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Jackson Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scheme Designed to Fraudulently Obtain GI Bill Funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man was sentenced to serve one year and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay over $402,000,,,

Self-Professed Bodybuilder Sentenced to Federal Prison After Stealing Money from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Self-Professed Bodybuilder Sentenced to Federal Prison After Stealing Money from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Self-Professed Bodybuilder Sentenced to Federal Prison After Stealing Money from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Miami, Florida – A federal district judge in Ft. Pierce has sentenced a military veteran, and self-proclaimed bodybuilder, to one year in federal prison after lying to the VA in,,,

Failure to Communicate and Coordinate Care for a Community Living Center Resident at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System in California

2022
21-03595-219
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) assessed allegations at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System in California (facility) that community living center (CLC) nursing staff failed to (i) assess a resident who was complaining of pain; (ii) properly document assessments, reassessments...

Rhode Island Woman Admits to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 In Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions

Rhode Island Woman Admits to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 In Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Rhode Island Woman Admits to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 In Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island woman today admitted to a federal judge that she falsely claimed to be a,,,

The Compensation Service Could Better Use Special-Focused Reviews to Improve Claims Processing

2022
21-01361-192
Review
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

Given the importance of accurately and consistently deciding veterans’ claims for disability benefits, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) includes in its quality assurance efforts special-focused reviews that target specific topic areas, such as military sexual trauma. The Office of...

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Employee Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Employee Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Employee Charged with Possession of Child Pornography BOSTON – A Royalston man was arrested yesterday on child pornography charges. Kevin Divoll, 51, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. Following an initial appearance yesterday in federal,,,

Deficiencies in Life-Sustaining Treatment Processes at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas

2022
21-02903-214
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) assessed an allegation at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (facility) that community living center (CLC) staff delayed life-sustaining treatment for a patient (Patient A) who experienced cardiac arrest and died. The OIG also reviewed an allegation...

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