1 Or, symbolic capital is one of the four types of capital in Pierre Bourdieu's theory; it can be a type of capital that is strongly correlated to social capital, and it comes into existence once it is perceived and recognized as legitimate. Capital (economics) , a factor of production that is not wanted for itself but for its ability to help in producing other goods. 2  Capital requirement or bank capital, the requirement that banks keep certain monetary reserves.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary exercises authority, direction and control over the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet.
Trump picks David Shulkin for secretary of Veterans Affairs. Shulkin is the current undersecretary for health at the VA and has been in that post since July 2015.