A veteran claimed he needed a wheelchair for 20 years to receive benefits for an alleged injury.
Christopher Stultz deceived the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2003 to obtain a 100 percent disability certificate
The New Hampshire U.S. Attorney’s Office said the 49-year-old man was seeking more than $660,000 in compensation because of his illness.
At that point, the veteran said he no longer had the use of his feet after retiring and was therefore given a grade for his health.
Stultz was awarded 100 percent disability and receives benefits that currently range between $3,800 and $4,200 per month.
Veteran Christopher Stultz faked using a wheelchair for nearly 20 years to collect $660,000 in benefits
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But that wasn’t all, as this veteran also took advantage of his condition to purchase at least five special cars suitable for people with mobility issues.
Christopher Stultz managed to receive funding of more than $662,000 between 2003 and 2022.
The veteran realized his lie
The health condition this veteran had been faking for 20 years was revealed after he was seen walking “normally.”
Stultz visited the Veterans Affairs Office and there he was exposed and charged by authorities.
From the first incident, a team of investigators followed his trail and examined the unusual behavior he exhibited in response to his alleged disability.
For example, the veteran was seen walking through a mall and easily loading his wheelchair into his vehicle.
In addition, several people who knew him expressed their version, arguing that they did not know that he needed a wheelchair to get around.
In this way, this veteran has admitted his crime and must appear in court to hear his verdict.
Because of his fraud, the man faces up to five years in prison and three years of probation. In addition, the judiciary could force him to return all the funds he has received over the years.
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