# 38 C.F.R. § 21.5816 (2026): False or fraudulent claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5816

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.5816 (2026)
- **Heading:** False or fraudulent claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 21: VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION / Subpart H: Educational Assistance Test Program / § 21.5816: § 21.5816   False or fraudulent claims.

## Text

Each individual, or school officer or official shall be subject to civil penalties or criminal penalties, or both, under applicable Federal law for submitting a false or fraudulent report, revision to a report, or verification of accuracy of a report used to support an individual's claim, even though the report or verification is provided gratuitously or voluntarily to VA.
(Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731, 18 U.S.C. 1001)

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5701 (2026) § 21.5701   Establishment of educational assistance test program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5701.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5703 (2026) § 21.5703   Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5703.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5705 (2026) § 21.5705   Transfer of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5705.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5720 (2026) § 21.5720   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5720.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5725 (2026) § 21.5725   Obtaining benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5725.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5730 (2026) § 21.5730   Applications, claims, and time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5730.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5740 (2026) § 21.5740   Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5740.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5741 (2026) § 21.5741   Eligibility under more than one program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5741.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5742 (2026) § 21.5742   Entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5742.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5743 (2026) § 21.5743   Transfer of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5743.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5744 (2026) § 21.5744   Charges against entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5744.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5745 (2026) § 21.5745   Period of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5745.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5800 (2026) § 21.5800   Courses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5800.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5810 (2026) § 21.5810   Certifications of enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5810.md)

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