A Holland man faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for receiving benefits from the Veterans Administration and workers’ compensation system that he didn't deserve.Richard L. Klaffka, 56, is charged with making false statements, mail fraud and wire fraud. Beginning in 2008, Klaffka told the VA that an injury connected to his military service in 1978 had forced him to be confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk, drive or dress himself, according to a criminal complaint.Klaffka had already been receiving benefits and was seeking a significant increase in thos...
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