Code of Federal Regulations Title 38. Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief § 38.17.609 Pay during period of obligated service

The initial appointment of physicians for obligated service will be made in a grade commensurate with qualifications as determined in 38 U.S.C. 7404(b). 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:  38 U.S.C. 7431–7433)