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


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 731*, **whistleblower complaint** is defined as:

> a complaint by an employee of the Department disclosing, or assisting another employee to disclose, a potential violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or substantial and specific danger to public health and safety

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 731*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 7-EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER II-WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINTS**

