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VA's Directives management system consists directives, handbooks, and notices and is the official means by which Department-wide policies, procedures, requirements, and other information of general applicability are issued to VA employees.

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  • Directives Management: ERS provides Department-wide policy for VA's Directives Management System (DMS). VA's DMS consists directives, handbooks, and notices and is the official means by which Department-wide policies, procedures, requirements, and other information of general applicability are issued to VA employees.
  • Directives Procedures and Sample Formats: ERS provides and maintains publications services in accordance with Public Law 102-392 and Government Printing Office requirements.