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Directives and Regulatory Guidance
VA Directive 0710 – Personnel Security and Suitability Program
This Department of Veterans Affairs Directive, dated June 4, 2010, updates policy for the management of the personnel suitability and security program. This directive sets forth Department policy for the designation of appropriate risk levels or sensitivity levels and the commensurate scope of background investigations required for all VA positions. View the directive »
VA Handbook 0710 – Personnel Security and Suitability Program
This handbook establishes procedures that implement the policies set forth in VA Directive 0710. This handbook describes the designation of position risk levels, sensitivity levels, and addresses the personnel background investigations process in VA, and rights of employees, appointees, and applicants. It provides guidance for contractor personnel and sets forth policy for the management, secure handling, transmission, and storage of classified national security documents in VA. View the directive »