Veterans fume after VA partially blames them for overpayments it claws back

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3. Excellent answer, Hugin. Any payment, not just overpayments, should go into a separate account

(preferably interest-bearing since you probably will only be asked for the initial amount sans interest back). Then send certified mail to money-sender telling them that you have received money improperly and they have 90 days to rectify it or you will consider it yours).

Could help in court.

When there is enough in interest, consider paying an attorney for advice. If poor, immediately look for a free attorney organization to get advice on how to proceed without waiting for enough interest.