Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.
The confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.
