VA benefits chief to step down

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VA benefits chief to step down
Staff report
Posted : Friday Nov 20, 2009 12:21:23 EST

Patrick Dunne, undersecretary for benefits at the Veterans Affairs Department since October 2008, announced Friday that he will resign early next year.

Dunne, a retired real admiral who is a holdover from the Bush administration, has directed VA’s disability compensation, pension, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, life insurance, and education programs — including the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which had a rocky start after its Aug. 1 launch.

“I’ve appreciated the wonderful opportunity VA has given me to serve our nation’s veterans and their families,” Dunne said.

“Pat Dunne has guided the Veterans Benefits Administration through a number of challenges during his tenure as undersecretary. I applaud his service and loyalty to our team and thank him for his unfailing commitment to our nation’s veterans,” VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/11/military_VAbenefits_chiefresign_112009w/