38 U.S.C. § 7421 : US Code - Section 7421: Personnel administration: in general

Search 38 U.S.C. § 7421 : US Code - Section 7421: Personnel administration: in general

(a) Notwithstanding any law, Executive order, or regulation, the
Secretary shall prescribe by regulation the hours and conditions of
employment and leaves of absence of employees appointed under any
provision of this chapter in positions in the Veterans Health
Administration listed in subsection (b).
(b) Subsection (a) refers to the following positions:
(1) Physicians.
(2) Dentists.
(3) Podiatrists.
(4) Optometrists.
(5) Registered nurses.
(6) Physician assistants.
(7) Expanded-duty dental auxiliaries.
(8) Chiropractors.