Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
Why do you think the FAA cares about VA fraud? It’s the problem with pilots hiding material health problems such as depression or PTSD. The fraud issue is the FAA’s.
GF
Because it's the same federal government and money is fungible. It isn't the FAA that charges these people. The FAA actions are like an article 15 in the military. They propose an action, but if you don't comply they have to go to an actual court to get punishment levied.
These cases are done by federal attorneys. They go for the easy win. If you swear under oath that you are NOT getting disability and they have the receipts that you were, that's pretty open and shut. Proving to a jury that a vet was exaggerating or entirely faking a claim is a lot harder. Proving a lie is a lot easier than disproving a diagnosis.