### Question
How is the "fraudulent claims" defined?


### Answer
The term **fraudulent claims** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1703D* as follows -

> the knowing misrepresentation of a material fact or facts by a health care entity or provider made to induce the Secretary to pay a claim that was not legally payable to that provider

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1703D*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

