Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.
Roughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said.
VA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
A new grant program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations helping veterans and spouses land post-military jobs.
