Q: <\/strong> How can I make a whistleblower disclosure, report whistleblower retaliation, or report VA senior leader misconduct or poor performance to OAWP? Q: <\/strong> Can I be fired, demoted or suspended from my job at the VA because I filed a whistleblower disclosure with OAWP? Q: <\/strong> How do I request a copy of a closed OAWP investigation? Q: <\/strong> How can I request a status update concerning a disclosure I filed with OAWP? Q: <\/strong> How long does whistleblower protection last after I filed a complaint with OAWP? Q:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 How do I find out if something I\u2019m concerned about is appropriate for OAWP to investigate? Q: <\/strong> How can I find information for programs or resources related to VA Healthcare or benefits? Q: <\/strong> How can I find telephone numbers for other Veterans Affairs offices other than OAWP? The Whistleblower Navigator service addresses concerns from Department of Veterans Affairs employees and applicants for VA employment. Veterans requiring assistance should contact the Patient Advocate at their local VA Medical Center or their State Veterans Service Office. Additional contact information for programs or resources related to VA Healthcare or benefits can be found by accessing: Helpful VA Phone Numbers | Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whistleblower Navigator Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can I make a whistleblower disclosure, report whistleblower retaliation, or report VA senior leader misconduct or poor performance to OAWP? A: Please complete our Complaint and Disclosure Form or call us toll-free at 1-855-429-6669. Anonymous or confidential submissions may be made using either option. Q: Can I be fired, demoted or suspended from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":265,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-267","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/accountability\/whistleblower-navigator\/whistleblower-navigator-faqs\/","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"WebPage","headline":"Whistleblower Navigator FAQs","url":"http:\/\/department.va.gov\/accountability\/whistleblower-navigator\/whistleblower-navigator-faqs\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/department.va.gov\/accountability\/whistleblower-navigator\/whistleblower-navigator-faqs\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":""},"articleSection":"Uncategorized","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Department of Veterans Affairs (smw)"}],"creator":["Department of Veterans Affairs (smw)"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Accountability and Whistleblower Protection","logo":""},"keywords":[],"dateCreated":"2023-11-04T14:51:19Z","datePublished":"2023-11-04T14:51:19Z","dateModified":"2025-07-17T17:54:01Z"},"rendered":"
A: <\/strong> Please complete our Complaint and Disclosure Form <\/a> or call us toll-free at 1-855-429-6669. Anonymous or confidential submissions may be made using either option.<\/p>\n\n
A: <\/strong> Retaliation, taking, threatening to take, or failing to take personnel actions against someone because they made a protected disclosure is prohibited. Please visit OAWP\u2019s Whistleblower Rights and Protections<\/a> page. If you\u2019ve filed a whistleblower disclosure, consult with the investigator assigned to your disclosure to discuss possible protections available to you if you believe you received a personnel action based on your whistleblower disclosure.<\/p>\n\n
A: <\/strong> You may submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act via email to oawpfoiarequests@va.gov <\/a>. See OAWP\u2019s FOIA page for additional information.<\/p>\n\n
A: <\/strong> Please send the request to vaaccountabilityteam@va.gov <\/a>, referencing the applicable case number within the subject line of the email.<\/p>\n\n
A: <\/strong> There is no bright line rule establishing a period of time for which an individual is protected after filing a complaint with OAWP. Agency officials are prohibited from taking, failing to take, or threatening to take a personnel action because an individual filed a complaint with OAWP. Multiple factors are considered when assessing whether prohibited retaliation occurred.<\/p>\n\n
A:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 If you are seeking additional information about our office, please visit our\u00a0website<\/a>, contact the Whistleblower Navigator by email at\u00a0whistleblowerhelp@va.gov\u00a0<\/a>or by phone at 202-461-4500. Additionally, you can review OAWP\u2019s\u00a0VA Directive 0500<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
A: <\/strong> That information can be found by accessing: Helpful VA Phone Numbers | Veterans Affairs <\/a>. <\/p>\n\n
A: <\/strong> Here\u2019s a list of toll-free telephone numbers for VA support services and other federal agencies.<\/p>\n\n