77895551.1-1120Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Pensions, Benefits, And RetirementSickness And Disability ProgramWork-related Disability BenefitsInitial benefit period1998, c. 774.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/51.1-1120//51.1-1120/51.1/11/4/51.1-1120During the first seven calendar days following the commencement of a disability, a participating employee may use sick leave, family and personal leave, and annual and compensatory leave to provide income replacement.section1