VA Gets Tough: New Rules to Snitch on Rule-Breakers
Published Date: 7/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is stepping up to catch and report serious rule-breakers who might be breaking the law. This new guidance helps VA staff know when and how to send these cases to the right folks for criminal enforcement. If you work with or rely on VA rules, expect clearer actions soon—no extra costs, just smarter enforcement!
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VA Guidance on Criminal Referrals
The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a notice that it will give VA staff guidance on when and how to refer possible criminal regulatory offenses to law enforcement. The notice says this implements an executive order about overcriminalization and states there will be no extra costs from the guidance. If you work with or rely on VA rules, expect clearer referral and enforcement steps going forward.
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