Dept. of Veterans Affairs, VHA Directive 2011-013

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Department of Veterans Affairs
VHA DIRECTIVE 2011-013
Veterans Health Administration
Washington, DC 20420 March 10, 2011

GUIDE DOGS AND SERVICE DOGS ON VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (VHA) PROPERTY

1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive establishes policy regarding Veterans and members of the public who enter VHA facilities and properties accompanied by guide dogs (also known as seeing-eye dogs) and other service dogs. NOTE: This Directive only addresses guide dogs and other service dogs accessing VHA facilities and properties when acting in their capacity as a service animal performing guide and service duties for a disabled individual.

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