Spc. Jaylin Perez died Tuesday after receiving treatment for severe electrical burns sustained last week while on duty in Germany, the Army said.
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.
Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.
