Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the United States | |
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United States Department of Veterans Affairs | |
Style | Madam Deputy Secretary |
Reports to | Secretary of Veterans Affairs |
Seat | Washington, D.C. |
Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | No fixed term |
Formation | March 17, 1989 |
First holder | Anthony Joseph Principi |
Salary | Executive Schedule, level II |
Website | www |
The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in the United States government, is the chief operating officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for a nationwide system of health care services, benefits programs, and national cemeteries for America's veterans and their dependents.[2] The deputy secretary is the second-highest-ranking officer in the department and succeeds the Secretary in the event of his resignation, death, or otherwise inability to fulfill his duties.[3]
The Deputy Secretary is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.[4] The position was created with the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in October 1988.[5]
Tanya J. Bradsher is the current Deputy Secretary, replacing Donald Remy on a permanent basis, effective September 20, 2023.[6][7]