= United States Department of Veteran Affairs = The '''United States Department of Veteran Affairs''' ('''VA''') is an executive [[UnitedStates/Departments|department]] of the federal government. It oversees health services and benefits for veterans of the [[UnitedStates/ArmedForces|Armed Forces]]. <> ---- == Composition == The department is led by a '''secretary''' and '''deputy secretary'''. The '''undersecretary for Benefits''' administers the '''Veterans Benefits Administration'''. The '''undersecretary for Health''' administers the '''Veterans Health Administration'''. The '''undersecretary for Memorial Affairs''' administers the '''National Cemetary Administration'''. There are also several '''assistant secretaries''' administering offices. ---- == History == ---- CategoryRicottone