### Question
How is the "sexual harassment" defined?


### Answer
The term **sexual harassment** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1720D* as follows -

> repeated, unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature which is threatening in character

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1720D*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR DOMICILIARY CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT**

