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AngelsSix · 02-28-2009, 18:59

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Former Soldier Who Faked Combat Service in Iraq for Medical Benefits Gets Probation

Saturday , February 28, 2009

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SEATTLE —
A former soldier who faked combat service in Iraq to get medical compensation has been sentenced to three years' probation by a federal judge who called his behavior "deplorable."

Brandon V. Perkins, of Kent, Wash., appeared in U.S. District Court Friday before Judge Richard Jones.

The News Tribune said the judge noted the American flag was at half staff in front of the Seattle courthouse and told the 22-year-old Perkins what he had done was "an extreme disservice to those who have served our country valaintly and been injured or killed in battle."

Perkins pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to falsely claiming to be suffering pain and injury from a combat injury suffered when hme was shot by enemy fire while deployed in Iraq.

Based on his claims, Perkins received $2,720 in Veterans Administration medical benefits to which he wasn't entitled.

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AngelsSix Area Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: VA Posts: 1,149	Dirtbag Fox News http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,502588,00.html Former Soldier Who Faked Combat Service in Iraq for Medical Benefits Gets Probation Saturday , February 28, 2009 AP ADVERTISEMENT SEATTLE — A former soldier who faked combat service in Iraq to get medical compensation has been sentenced to three years' probation by a federal judge who called his behavior "deplorable." Brandon V. Perkins, of Kent, Wash., appeared in U.S. District Court Friday before Judge Richard Jones. The News Tribune said the judge noted the American flag was at half staff in front of the Seattle courthouse and told the 22-year-old Perkins what he had done was "an extreme disservice to those who have served our country valaintly and been injured or killed in battle." Perkins pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to falsely claiming to be suffering pain and injury from a combat injury suffered when hme was shot by enemy fire while deployed in Iraq. Based on his claims, Perkins received $2,720 in Veterans Administration medical benefits to which he wasn't entitled. __________________ The question is never simply IF someone is lying, it's WHY. - Lie To Me We must always fear the wicked. But there is another kind of evil that we must fear the most, and that is the indifference of good men - Boondock Saints Iraq was never lost and Afghanistan was never quite the easy good war. Those in the media too often pile on and follow the polls rather than offer independent analysis. Campaign rhetoric and politics are one thing - the responsibility of governance is quite another. - Victor Davis Hanson
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