Who is the head of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs?
Q: Who is the head of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs?
A: The United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs is the head of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Q: What is the purpose of this department?
A: The purpose of this department is to take care of the affairs of war veterans.
Q: Where does the Secretary rank in line for succession to presidency?
A: The Secretary ranks 17th in line for succession to presidency.
Q: Was there a change in 2006 that affected where they ranked in line for succession?
A: Yes, when the United States Department of Homeland Security was added in 2006, it became last in line for succession to presidency.
Q: Is being a military veteran a requirement to fill this position?
A: No, being a military veteran is not a requirement to fill this position.
Q: Who serves as Acting Secretary if there is no appointed Secretary?
A: If there is no appointed Secretary, then either the United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs or another person picked by the President serves as Acting Secretary until one is appointed and confirmed by the Senate.
