Q: I know that I must work 12 months before I am eligible to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. I worked for the federal government for two years, followed by a four year break in service when I worked in the private sector. After spending four years in the private sector, I returned to federal employment and have been federally employed for the last eight months. I currently work for the VA, yet my prior service was with another agency. Am I eligible to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act? A: Unfortunately, use of leave under…