Will a lawsuit settlement be a cause to terminate VA Healthcare benefits?

2022-12-29T03:38:45-05:00

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Dec 29 at 2022 5:45 AM

2022-12-29T05:45:02-05:00

I don’t think you have provided enough information. What type of law suit, against who or what institution, etc.

Response by COL Randall C. made Dec 29 at 2022 7:31 AM

2022-12-29T07:31:14-05:00

I'm with CSM Darieus ZaGara regarding the lack of information in your question.

However, if you're asking if your VA benefits will be affected if you are the defendant in a civil lawsuit and lose, the answer is no. A CIVIL action won't have an affect on you directly. A CRIMINIAL conviction may, but not a civil.
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Response by SPC Anthony Sturgis made Dec 30 at 2022 2:49 AM

2022-12-30T02:49:31-05:00

Let me elaborate further. Generally, a settlement is monetary. The question is, will a substantial monetary award from a lawsuit affect eligibility in regards to VA Healthcare benefits? Can one be denied benefits because of an award of a lawsuit settlement?.