David J. Shulkin, M.D., the nominee to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, applauds as members of veteran service organizations attend his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 1, 2017. (Mike Morones/MOAA)

David J. Shulkin, M.D., the nominee to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, applauds as members of veteran service organizations attend his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 1, 2017. (Mike Morones/MOAA)