There is in the Department a Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Deputy Secretary shall perform such functions as the Secretary shall prescribe. Unless the President designates another officer of the Government, the Deputy Secretary shall be Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs during the absence or disability of the Secretary or in the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 2(a)105 Stat. 379(Added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 210(d) of this titlesection 3(a) of Pub. L. 100–527Pub. L. 102–83Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in and in , known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, prior to repeal by , §§ 2(a), 3(3).
Executive Documents
Order of Succession
section 3345 of Title 5For order of succession during any period when both Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs are unable to perform functions and duties of office of Secretary, see Ex. Ord. No. 13247, , 66 F.R. 66271, listed in a table under , Government Organization and Employees.