Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits
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The Under Secretary for Benefits (USB), in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, directs the Veterans Benefits Administration through regional offices in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The Under Secretary is responsible for the administration of benefits provided by the Department to veterans and dependents, including compensation, pension, education, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation, and life insurance.
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Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) Department of Veterans Affairs | |
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Veterans Benefits Administration | |
Reports to | Secretary of Veterans Affairs |
Seat | Washington, D.C. |
Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Constituting instrument | Department of Veterans Affairs Codification Act, Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 102–83, H.R. 2525, 105 Stat. 399, enacted August 6, 1991, as amended |
Precursor | Chief Benefits Officer of the Veterans’ Administration (1991) |
Deputy | Principal Deputy Under Secretary |
Salary | Executive Schedule, Level III $187,300 USD (January 2022) |
Website | www.va.gov/benefits |
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