Resources
This VA form is used to document reviews from Administrations and Staff Offices and concurrences from Office of General Council (OGC). The write in version can be used to consolidate all of the reviewers into one master document to submit when ready for publication. Note that all links open in a new tab.
- VA Form 4265 e-signable
- VA Form 4265 write in version – for consolidated master review sheet
- Latest updates can be found on the VA Forms page
These guides and videos assist users in completing tasks accurately and consistently. Note that all links open in a new tab.
- VA Enterprise Policy Hub User Guide
- Guidance on Readability Measures
- Policy Owners Guide (coming soon)
- Reviewer Guide (coming soon)
- Video on VA Enterprise Directive 0999 (coming soon)
Templates provide policy makers with a document containing preset styles, placeholders, and formatting that make it easy to create a consistent document quickly. If additional guidance or templates are needed please email edm@va.gov for assistance. Note that all links open in a new tab.
VA Delegations of Authority (DOA) and Designations are governed by 0000 VA Enterprise Directive, Delegations of Authority and Designations. Note that all links open in a new tab.
0999 VA Enterprise Procedure Manual outlines the process for developing, reviewing, approving, and publishing VA policy under 0999 VA Enterprise Directive. Note that all links open in a new tab.
VA policy is governed by 0999 VA Enterprise Directive (Enterprise Directives Management). Key elements include, streamlined policy statements, structured review process, OGC concurrence for legal sufficiency, defined reviews timelines, and centralized publication. Note that all links open in a new tab.
All publications follow Federal requirements, including plain language, Section 508 accessibility, and VA style standards to ensure content is clear, consistent, and accessible to all users. Note that all links open in a new tab.
Publication lifecycle tracker
The lifecycle tracker walks you through the phases of creating and updating policies. It aligns tools and templates to steps in the publishing process.