Numerous
state attorney generals are demanding that the US Department of
Veterans Affairs reinstate GI Bill benefits for veterans defrauded by
for-profit colleges.
Attorney generals (AGs) in California,
Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon and
Washington sent Secretary Bob McDonald a letter demanding restoration of
GI Bill benefits. The justification is that for-profit colleges uses
deceptive tactics to recruit veterans while the agency failed to verify
education quality... [read on]
Fraud reparations? Having been involved in the 'training' industry for just over 20 years, I've seen a lot of mistakes made, and then corrected. However the depicted, causes me pause but not for the reason(s) you may believe the case to be. The best way to express my opinion is to illustrate. Initially, I believe there should be accountability with relation to both school and VA. If consciously carried out with intent, well, that is not the same as an actual over sight. And unless the Veteran was in on the scheme, he/she should have confidence in knowing that the VA has his or her back. This hasn't been the case in many respects for a long time, if ever. Specific examples are soon to be posted.
