Sen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes.
Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.
Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.
Congress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system.
