McDonald took over for Ken Shinseki , who resigned in 2015 amid controversy . He is a former corporate CEO and an ex - Army officer who went to West Point . McDonald assumes the post with the VA reeling over alarming shortcomings in care .
McDonald takes over for Eric Shinseki , who resigned in May amid scandal . He is a former corporate CEO and an ex-Army officer who went to West Point . McDonald assumes the post with the VA reeling over alarming shortcomings in care .