United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the United States
Seal of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Flag of the deputy secretary
since September 20, 2023[1]
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
StyleMadam Deputy Secretary
Reports toSecretary of Veterans Affairs
SeatWashington, D.C.
AppointerThe president
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
FormationMarch 17, 1989
First holderAnthony Joseph Principi
SalaryExecutive Schedule, level II
Websitewww.va.gov

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]

  1. ^ "Tanya Bradsher - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs".
  2. ^ Al Kamen (May 15, 2013). "VA deputy secretary Scott Gould departs Friday". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
  3. ^ "Memorandum for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs". Retrieved September 24, 2007.
  4. ^ 38 U.S.C. § 304: Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Accessed September 24, 2007.
  5. ^ "Search Results – THOMAS (Library of Congress)". Retrieved September 24, 2007.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "VA Announces Transition of Deputy Secretary Donald Remy". United States Department of Veterans Affairs. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "Tanya Bradsher - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs". Retrieved September 21, 2023.