Physician-Primary Care Opportunity Fremont, California VA Clinic About Department of Veterans Affairs The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a government-run military Veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status. While Veterans benefits have been provided since the Revolutionary War, the Veterans Administration itself was founded in 1930, and became the cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in 1989. Healthcare providers are drawn to VA because of its noble mission, the work-life balance it affords, and the superior federal benefits it offers. These benefits include regular pay increases, 36-49 days paid time off, traditional pension, 401(k)-type plan with matching contributions, i