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VA.gov Link Collection

Documents collections of links to related content, including related links for closely related programs and services, section links, major links, quick links, placement guidance, proximity principles, CTA alternatives, and privacy restrictions.

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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports

Pattern Supported decision Required contract Claim note
Related links Choose related links when each destination has a clear, evidenced relationship to the current page and is useful after or alongside the current content. Activating a related link navigates to a different page, service, or resource unless the link text explicitly says it is a jump link. VA Link Collection defines related links for closely related programs and services and distinguishes them from section, major, quick, CTA, and table-of-contents links.

Evidence Role

This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.

Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .