### Question
Can you define what sexual harassment means?


### Answer
**Sexual harassment** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 1720D*:

> 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**

