Latest "VA leadership" stories

White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations

If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

VA secretary makes promise: ‘We will be vets’ best advocates’

In an exclusive interview, Denis McDonough outlined the challenges facing his department and how he hopes to fix them.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

VA secretary looks for progress on veterans suicide, homelessness soon

Veterans can't wait decades for the pressing problems to be resolved, he said in a recent interview with Military Times.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul may be scrapped if fixes aren’t made

Reports of patient harm and cost overruns have threatened to derail the 10-year effort.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader

The VA’s top health care post had been unfilled since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search

The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

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