38 CFR § 17.279 - Confidentiality of records.

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# 17.279 Confidentiality of records.

Confidentiality of records will be maintained in accordance with 38 CFR 1.460 through 1.582.

[63 FR 48102, Sept. 9, 1998. Redesignated and amended at 87 FR 41602, 41603, July 13, 2022]