Executive Biographies
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Eric K. Shinseki The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary exercises authority, direction and control over the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet. |
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
W. Scott Gould The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs serves as the chief operating officer. He is responsible for a nationwide system of health care services, benefits programs, and national cemeteries for America’s veterans and their dependents. |
Chief of Staff
John R. Gingrich The Chief of Staff works closely with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in managing day-to-day operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
Senior Leaders |
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Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology |
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits |
Executive in Charge for the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Executive in Charge for the Office of Management and Chief Financial Officer |
General Counsel |
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction |
Under Secretary for Benefits |
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health |
Acting Chairman, Board of Veterans' Appeals |
Senior Advisor to the Secretary, and Chief Technology Officer |
Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs |
Under Secretary for | 
Inspector General |
Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning |
Under Secretary for Health |
Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness |
Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration |
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