President Obama Names New VBA Leader

President Barack Obama nominated Allison A. Hickey to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs. VCS issued a statement indicating we are pleased this key VBA leadership vacancy may be filled soon.

In a related matter, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki promoted Michael Cardarelli into a new position as Principal Deputy Under Secretary.  VCS hopes Hickey and Cardarelli have a detailed strategic plan to be more transparent, more engaged, and finally bring Shinseki's vision of reform to the beleaguered VBA. 

VCS urges Hickey and Cardarelli bring veterans faster and more accurate VA claim decisions.

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