1 of 1
Story summary
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans a 2026 tool using Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) to identify potential fraud.
- The system will flag suspicious submissions based on missing fields or provider distance.
- Critics say the approach could burden veterans by causing scrutiny and delays.
- Advocates say the algorithm cannot accurately assess individual cases and may foster fear.
- Security and misinterpretation concerns have prompted calls for an opt-out option.
