Florida Man, 73, Pleads Guilty to Faking Blindness to Steal $245,000 in VA Benefits
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Kimberlee Speakman
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Summary
Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old Florida man, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving stolen government money after faking blindness to fraudulently collect nearly $245,000 in VA disability benefits between 2017 and 2021. Prosecutors stated that Smith's actual vision was significantly better than what he claimed during eye examinations. He admitted to the scheme in a plea deal.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledIn reality, [Jerry] Smith's vision was significantly better than what he had represented during eye examinations, the D.A.'s office said
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