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VA Must Repay Estates for Veterans' Benefits Misused by Fiduciaries

This law protects the families of deceased veterans whose financial benefits were misused or stolen by their appointed fiduciaries (money managers). It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to repay these lost funds directly to the veteran's estate or legal heirs. This ensures that families recover money unlawfully taken by dishonest fiduciaries, providing financial security.
Key points
The VA must repay benefits to the estate of a deceased veteran if those funds were previously misused by the veteran's fiduciary.
Payments are prioritized to the estate, followed by successor fiduciaries or legal inheritors, explicitly excluding the misusing fiduciary.
This change provides financial security and recourse for veterans' families who were victims of fraud.
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Print number: 118_S_263
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_263.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA must repay benefits to the estate of a deceased veteran if those funds were previously misused by the veteran's fiduciary.
  • Payments are prioritized to the estate, followed by successor fiduciaries or legal inheritors, explicitly excluding the misusing fiduciary.
  • This change provides financial security and recourse for veterans' families who were victims of fraud.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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