Official who said it's 'almost impossible' to fire VA workers leaves the VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday announced the departure of Acting Under Secretary for Benefits at the Veterans Benefits Administration Danny Pummill, an official who famously said in 2015 that it’s “almost impossible” to fire VA employees.

Pummill, who has served as an acting under secretary since October 2015, originally intended on retiring at the end of last year. However, Secretary Robert McDonald requested Pummill remain in this position after Under Secretary for Benefits Allison Hickey’s resignation.