# 38 CFR § 21.5816: False or fraudulent claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5816

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 21.5816
- **Heading:** False or fraudulent claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—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 > Certifications

## 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 CFR § 21.5720 § 21.5720 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5720.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5725 § 21.5725 Obtaining benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5725.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5730 § 21.5730 Applications, claims, and time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5730.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5740 § 21.5740 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5740.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5741 § 21.5741 Eligibility under more than one program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5741.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5742 § 21.5742 Entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5742.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5743 § 21.5743 Transfer of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5743.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5744 § 21.5744 Charges against entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5744.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5745 § 21.5745 Period of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5745.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5800 § 21.5800 Courses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5800.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5810 § 21.5810 Certifications of enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5810.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5812 § 21.5812 Reports of withdrawals and terminations of attendance and changes in training time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5812.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5816 § 21.5816 False or fraudulent claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5816.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.5820 § 21.5820 Educational assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.5820.md)

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