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8/27/2009
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VA deposits $50,000 in deceased veteran’s account


The Department of Veterans Affairs mistakenly deposited more than $50,000 in benefits in the bank account of a veteran who had passed away.

James Sampson of Detroit, Michigan, died in 1995, but the VA continued to make monthly deposits into his bank account for six more years. His bank, Bank One, eventually closed the account and turned over the cash to the state of Michigan as unclaimed property.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the federal government is now suing the state to return the money the VA mistakenly paid to the deceased veteran.

Reports of this SNAFU have not included information regarding whether or not Mr. Sampson was survived by a wife or other dependents. However, under certain circumstances, unmarried surviving spouses and dependent children of veterans who die are entitled to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).

Read more about DIC and VA Benefits for Survivors, and contact LaVan & Neidenberg if you have questions regarding veterans benefits.

 



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