Sample Appointment Letter
Date
Dear Sir or Madam:
Welcome to the Department of Veterans Affairs and (facility name). You are appointed
on an intermittent basis at our facility as (medical /dental resident/fellow)
from (date) to (date) under the authority of Title 38 U.S.C. 7406. During your period
of appointment with our facility, you will be paid indirectly by the VA using a
disbursement agreement with (the name of the disbursing agent or affiliate) and
will be authorized to perform services as directed by the (supervisor) .
Unless you have prior service as a Federal employee, acceptance of this letter,
as signified by your signature below, and completion of the attached Appointment
Affidavits (SF 61) prior to the start of your training, will serve as your appointment
authorization for this period. If you have prior federal service, you are requested
to report to our Human Resources Management Office by (date) for additional appointment
information and/or processing. Please bring this letter with you, as well as any
documents you may have relating to that prior service.
Sincerely yours,
(Appointment Authority)
Enclosure: Standard Form 61
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I agree to serve in the above capacity under the conditions indicated.
Signature ____________________________________
Date _________________
(Name of Resident)
