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.
As Under Secretary, my vision is to provide Veterans and their families with the highest quality 21 st century benefits and services and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
The Veterans Benefits Administration has been in existence since the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in October 1988, when it was led by a Chief Benefits Director. In 1994, the title was changed to Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits. The Under Secretary for Benefits, in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, directs the Veterans Benefits Administration through regional offices in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.