DAV has concerns about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to use an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to identify potential fraud in Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) going back more than 15 years. We have reached out to VA leadership requesting answers about how this initiative will impact veterans’ disability compensation benefits and what safeguards VA has instituted to ensure veterans’ rights are fully protected.
To ensure transparency and accountability, we have asked the department to provide clear information about how this AI tool functions, how it was developed and tested, and how it would be used in the review of veterans’ records. We also want answers to specific questions about how the AI tool would be validated before being applied to veterans’ files; what factors would cause a DBQ to be flagged for review; what steps the VA would take if a DBQ is flagged; and how and when veterans would be notified if their records are reviewed.
It is critical that adequate legal and procedural safeguards will be in place to guarantee veterans’ due process and appeal rights. Further, the veterans community deserves to know how this could affect the existing claims and appeals backlogs so those seeking justice don’t face delays in receiving the benefits they have earned.
Ensuring that veterans receive all the benefits and services they deserve remains our highest priority. Any veteran who is contacted by VA about a DBQ review, or who has questions or needs help with a claim, can always contact a DAV benefits advocate for free assistance.
DAV will continue closely monitoring this issue and remains committed to keeping the promise to America’s veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors by ensuring their rights and benefits are fully protected.
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Reminder that the DAV 5K - Run to Honor Veterans has been nominated for the Cincinnati CityBeat #BestOfCincinnati awards! We’re nominated for two categories:
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Join the DAV Patriot Boot Camp community on Thursday, March 19, at 1:30 p.m. ET for a live webinar led by Senior Business Consultant for Chase Bank's Coaching for Impact Program Hector Parra. Hector, an Army veteran, specializes in business strategy and planning, loan preparation, financial projections, and financial education. His free, hourlong webinar for entrepreneurs will cover strategic cash flow management, borrowing decisions and more.
The course focuses on building strong financial foundations for business owners and entrepreneurs. It covers strategic cash flow management, borrowing decisions, the lender’s evaluation process, and the importance of financial data in decision-making. Participants also learn about their credit options and how to leverage them, respectively. The course concludes by tying these concepts together to support growth and creating of a sustainable business.
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New to DAV or community service? DAV Community Impact Day is the perfect place to start! April 4, 2026 is a nationwide call to action and everybody can help! Bring friends, family, fellow veterans or coworkers and serve together. Even an hour of your time can have meaningful impact in the life of a veteran. Take the pledge now at communityimpactday.org and receive volunteer ideas.
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