SIMS A1C Retired

Ok, ok, my apologies...I wasnt in prison for 11 years lol. And yes it was a felony warrant . Like I said, I was indicted and the reason I wasnt notified is because oregon state holds non resident warrants (I live in washington) as confidential so a person doesnt avoid going into oregon due to fear of being caught. That's not my case because I didnt know of any warrant. I warned u all that it was confusing. Basically 11 1/2 years goes by and as soon as VA notified me of this "fugitive status" i went directly to oregon and turned myself in. Iam a very dedicated and loyal veteran to my service and ALL of my brothers (and sisters) of arms. What I'm having a problem with is this...a veteran MUST have KNOWLEDGE of his fugitive status to be overpaid. I had no knowledge ( it was an inditement) Help! $176,000 OMG

in 1999 I was indicted in Oregon and because my court documents were marked "hold in confidence" I was not informed of any pending warrants . I have direct deposit, was in prison in washington , VA and SS have my phone number and addresses . I simply had no knowledge I was in "fugitive status" for 11 1/2 years thus resulting in an $176,000 VA overpayment which I've made 93 payments of $500... I have resolved the warrant resulting in spending 5 days in jail. How or why would any agency especially the VA allow this overpayment to go on so long? THEY obviously had the knowledge of my status. This has literally destroyed my life as well as taken my confidence in a secure future and threw it away. I feel punished for being a vet I know it's all confusing but please, anyone, guide me in the right direction thank you