U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides health, education, disability, funerary, and financial benefits earned by veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The VA includes the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the country’s largest integrated health care system serving nearly nine million veterans with essential health services, including reproductive health care.

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  1. Associated Agencies
  2. Associated Personnel
Associated Agencies

Associated Agencies

Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary is responsible for the operations and coordination of the work of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Office of the General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for advising the Secretary on legal matters and issuing written legal opinions which have the power of law within VA. Its primary objective is to ensure the just and faithful execution of the laws, regulations and policies that the Secretary has responsibility for administering. 

Associated Personnel

Associated Personnel