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VA Cuts Benefits Claims Processing Time with AI

4/17/2026

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  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses artificial intelligence to speed veterans' benefits claims, reducing processing time from 141 to 81 days since January 2025.
  • The Automated Decision Support (ADS) tool assists reviewers but does not make decisions.
  • Some lawmakers support AI integration, while Democrats fear errors from greater reliance on technology.
  • The VA plans to expand AI use with a $130 million automation budget to improve efficiency.