After the victim's ALS diagnosis in August 2015, the VBA approved his application for disability benefits and awarded him approximately $8,318 in monthly payments.
"Every American owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have worn the uniform. Stealing from them is simply immoral and Mr. Smith will now pay a heavy price for his egregious betrayal of a veteran who sacrificed for all of us to keep our country free and safe."
Between 2015 and 2020, when the victim was hospitalized for ALS, Smith and others received these monthly VBA checks for the victim and deposited them into bank accounts they controlled.
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