### Question
How does the law define whistleblower disclosure?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 323*, **whistleblower disclosure** is defined as:

> any disclosure of information by an employee of the Department or individual applying to become an employee of the Department which the employee or individual reasonably believes evidences—


(A) a violation of a law, rule, or regulation

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 323*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 3-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS**

