Federal · Title 38 — Veterans’ Benefits

38 U.S.C. § 5905: Penalty for certain acts

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Wrongfully withholding benefits or claims owed to a claimant or beneficiary is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment of up to one year.

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Whoever wrongfully withholds from any claimant or beneficiary any part of a benefit or claim allowed and due to the claimant or beneficiary, shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

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