It’s unclear when or even if veterans who’ve been short-changed on their “Forever G-I Bill” benefits may get what they’re owed. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican who is a combat veteran, is among those who’ve asked the Veterans Administration for an explanation.

The Forever G-I Bill provides educational and housing benefits to military veterans who go to college.

A Veterans Administration official gave conflicting answers to a HOUSE committee, leaving open the possibility benefits may not be recalculated and veterans may not be fully reimbursed for the fall semester.