VHA Handbook 1004.07 FAQs - US Department of Veterans …

All VHA employees have a legal obligation to abide by Federal conflict of interest law (18 U.S.C. 208) and Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR Part 2635). Among other things, these Government ethics laws prohibit a VA employee from using his or her public office for private gain or participating in official ... ................
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