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FOIA Laws The Freedom of Information Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. 552 FOIA Policies Veterans Affairs Directive 6300 Records and Information Management (February 26, 2009) Veterans Affairs Handbook 6300.3 Procedures for Implementing the Freedom of Information Act (January 12, 1998) VA FOIA Disclosure Regulations 38 CFR Part 1 and 2: Release of Information from Department of Veterans Affairs Records Other FOIA Disclosure Regulations CFR 1.460 - 1.474: Release of Information from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Records Relating to Drug Abuse CFR 1.475 - 1.484: Disclosures With Patient Consent CFR 1.485 - 1.489: Disclosures Without Patient Consent CFR 1.490 - 1.499: Court Orders Authorizing Disclosures and Use CFR 1.500 - 1.527: Release of Information from Department of Veterans Affairs Claimant Records CFR 1.575 - 1.584: Safeguarding Personal Information in Department of Veterans Affairs Records CFR 1.460 - 1.599: GPO Version of 38

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