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Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section DInformation Sharing With the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

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Revised June 11, 2015

XIII.ii.2.D.1.aWhen OPM Notifies VA

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) notifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of any statement that a Veteran has made to OPM regarding his/her physical condition that seems to be inconsistent with information furnished by VA.

XIII.ii.2.D.1.bWhen VA Notifies OPM

VA informs OPM of

  • apparent irregular or erroneous statements made in connection with claims for benefits, or
  • inconsistent statements, particularly with respect to age, date of birth, or physical condition.

Note: There are instances when, under present regulations, such information may not be disclosed, since it would be harmful to the Veteran’s physical or mental health (38 U.S.C. 7332).

XIII.ii.2.D.1.cVeteran Inquiries Concerning Information VA Provided to OPM

If the Veteran’s application for government employment is disapproved based on information VA provided regarding his/her medical condition(s), and he/she sends an inquiry regarding the disapproval to OPM, OPM may forward the inquiry to VA for a response.

XIII.ii.2.D.1.dInformation to Furnish Examining Units of OPM Area Offices

Examining units of OPM area offices may be furnished the same confidential information from VA as the OPM itself. Furnish civil service preference certificates that identify the confidential information concerning the disabilities involved to examining units upon request. Note: If there is a medical officer available to make the necessary medical determinations required under the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944, as amended, OPM has instructed examining units to adjudicate preference claims of Veteran-applicants in connection with examinations under unit jurisdiction, including the claims of

  • spouses, or
  • mothers of disabled ex-service members.

End of Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section D

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