The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is a public agency funded by the government. The financing of the organization is produced by taxes. The executive branch of the agency is located in Washington, D.C. and is headed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. There are Veterans Affairs offices in all 50 states, including American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It is the second largest federal department in the United States, with more than 200,000 employees. Relief for veterans originally began in the 1600s, when the colony passed laws that soldiers who became disabled while fighting with the Pequot Indians would be supported by the colony. DVA was established as a cabinet-level position during the Bush administration in 1989. The agency's mission is based on a statement of commitment developed by President Lincoln, which committed the organization to excellence . DVA provides the highest quality ensuring all veterans and families receive the care and support they deserve through a people-centered, results-driven approach....