Kevin Paul McMains, of Milton, Florida, was sentenced to 33 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money and two counts of making false statements to a federal agency. For nearly 14 years, McMains received over $779,000 in government disability benefits by providing false information to the VA. He submitted fraudulent documentation and made false statements to medical professionals, claiming that post-traumatic stress was affecting his life to the extent he was unable to work, do normal daily activities, or care for himself. In addition, he also falsely claimed he was awarded a Purple Heart as proof of his service-connected injuries. As a result of his fraud, McMains also qualified for and received Social Security disability benefits and Medicare coverage to which he would not have otherwise been entitled. The VA OIG, Social Security Administration OIG, and Department of Health and Human Services OIG investigated this case.
