Senate unanimously confirms Dr. David Shulkin as new Secretary of Veterans Affairs

DAV is very pleased that the Senate moved swiftly to confirm Dr. David Shulkin as the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The unanimous confirmation signals confidence in Dr. Shulkin’s ability to get the job done and the direction he wants to move VA forward. Veterans could not afford to wait for a leader to take charge and continue the implementation of much-needed reforms to the VA system currently underway. With his prior experience at VA and in the private sector, Dr. Shulkin is well poised to address the access barriers, appeals backlog and accountability issues within the department, all without jeopardizing the system many veterans choose and rely on. DAV looks forward to working with Secretary Shulkin as, together, we in the veterans community work to develop a system worthy of the men and women VA exists to serve.