Independence Man Admits Faking Vietnam Combat Service, Military Medals to Get VA Benefits

Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA

James Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.

Conscientious objector admits faking Vietnam service and awards to steal VA benefits

An Missouri man who refused Marine Corps training during the Vietnam War pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $125,000 in disability-related benefits.

Independence man admits faking Vietnam combat service, military medals to get VA benefits

An Independence man pleaded guilty to obtaining more than $124,000 in VA benefits through false military and medical claims.

Stolen valor, stolen benefits and a guilty plea by an Independence man

An Independence man pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with false claims of Vietnam combat service and medals when in fact he’d been a conscientious objector.

Independence man admits to fraud, faking military service and terminal illness

Lyon admitted he lied when he said he completed three tours of duty and served in the Vietnam War.

Missouri man admits fake combat, medal and ALS claims in VA fraud

An 80-year-old Independence, Missouri, man has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently obtaining $124,262 in disability-related payments from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after admitting he fabricated claims about combat service, military decorations, and a medical diagnosis. James Lyon admitted repeatedly providing false information about his military history, falsely claiming prestigious combat decorations, […] The post Miss…