Veterans Affairs raises fines for rule-breaking, keeping pace with inflation

The Department of Veterans Affairs is increasing the civil penalties it can levy. This change ensures that fines for violations keep their value over time, as required by law.

Every year, the government adjusts its civil penalties for inflation. This means that the financial consequences for breaking rules, even minor ones, do not erode over time. For those who interact with the VA, the cost of non-compliance just went up in real terms.