38 C.F.R. § 17.609 Pay during period of obligated service.
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
The initial appointment of physicians for obligated service will be made in a grade commensurate with qualifications as determined in section 7404(b)(1) of title 38 U.S.C. A physician serving a period of obligated service is not eligible for incentive special pay during the first three years of such obligated service. A physician may be paid primary special pay at the discretion of the Secretary upon the recommendation of the Under Secretary for Health. (Authority: Pub. L. 96–330, Sec. 202; 38 U.S.C. 7431–7440) [47 FR 10810, Mar. 12, 1982, as amended at 54 FR 28676, July 7, 1989; 61 FR 21969, May 13, 1996]
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 17—MEDICAL
VA Health Professional Scholarship Program
§ 17.609 Pay during period of obligated service.

