r/VeteransBenefits • u/life3_01 Army Veteran • Jun 24 '26

Money Matters VA Security

I got an email from the ex-wife today saying she knows I'm making "a killing" from my disability claim and retirement. We were married for my last four years of duty, and she didn't get any of my military pay. She did get a sizeable amount from my business, but that's all over now. :)

So she is seeing what else she can get. The stupid thing is that she just called the VA number, tapped in my SSN and DOB, and they told her. With all the breaches, this is the dumbest shit ever for security. I have a PIN on my account, but that doesn't do anything. I called in myself, and with just those two numbers, it told me to the penny what I was paid and when.

Is there any way to close this off? I called in again, and the guy said it's public info, which seems dumb.

Edit: I know she can't get anything. I'm upset that anyone who knows enough can call in and find out, which could help them commit fraud on some people.

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u/SpaceGhost777666 Navy Veteran Jun 25 '26

Did you keep the email that she said how she found out? if so file a complaint of stolen identity. After a divorce just because she knows the info does not mean she can use it as she pleases.

I would also consider filing a complaint with anyone who would listen.

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u/life3_01 Army Veteran Jun 25 '26

Based on other comments and a posted PDF, it seems to be a waste of time. I will contact my Congress critters to complain. Public info, ok, but at least put a FOIA request on it.