Release of Names & Addresses (RONA)

Names and addresses may be released in accordance with sections 7721-7725 of USC title 38. These sections permit the release of names and addresses under VA's Outreach Program for the purpose of notifying veterans of non-VA governmental (Federal, State and local) benefits and programs. Title 38 of the United States Code authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to release the names or addresses, or both, of any present or former members of the Armed Forces, and/or their beneficiaries:

• To nonprofit organizations (including Members of Congress) when the purpose of the release is directly connected with the conduct of programs and the use of benefits covered by title 38.

• As part at VA's Outreach Program for the purpose of advising veterans of non-VA Federal, State and local benefits and programs.

• To Federal, State, or local agencies, and to any criminal or civil law enforcement governmental agency or instrumentality charged under law with the protection of the public health or safety if a qualified representative of the agency or instrumentality has made a written request stating the names or addresses will be used for a purpose authorized by law.

Names and addresses may not be released for such purposes as soliciting memberships for an organization or so that the names may be listed or inscribed on monuments or memorials. If a request is denied, a requester has the right to appeal the denial to the VA General Counsel.

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