Sunday, July 28, 2013

Riojas Appointed as VA Chief of Staff

Jose Riojas, who has now been appointed as VA Chief of Staff, was instrumental in the gutting of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses.  For more information, see:  


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July 26, 2013

A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

            Effective July 28, 2013, The Honorable Jose D. Riojas, currently serving as Interim Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness, will be appointed the sole duties and responsibilities of the Chief of Staff for the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Mr. Riojas has served the Department honorably for the last four years as Assistant Secretary, and I look forward to his continued impact as Chief of Staff.



Eric K. Shinseki


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