The Army veteran was nominated to the department leadership post back in April.
Nearly 90,000 cases filed through VA.gov have been delayed because of glitches in the department's system.
The effort is part of a national campaign set for November to help increase awareness of veterans mental health struggles.
DEIA work has also received pushback from some in Congress who see this work as merely political or unfounded.
The departures in these “c-suite” leadership positions come at a time when criticism of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is at a high.
Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary post.
Witnesses reported the sailor "hit the ground hard" while conducting a maneuver at a civilian air show.
Dashboard cameras in cars will also record officers interactions with visitors to VA property.
The former CO of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, fired for his efforts to help his sailors, regrets nothing: "I did it out of love for my crew."
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
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