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AI and blockchain at the VA? Virginia vets say ‘not so fast’

By Dogwood Staff

November 28, 2025

Virginia is home to one of the nation’s largest veteran populations, and the stakes are high. Two GOP-backed bills in Congress would bring blockchain and AI into the VA, promising faster claims and fewer delays. But veterans and lawmakers in the Commonwealth warn that without safeguards for privacy, fairness, and staffing, the technology could deepen mistrust in a system that millions already struggle to navigate.

Would you like blockchain and AI to be in your health care?

🖊️ : Jessica F. Simmons

For more on the story, read here: https://bit.ly/4pXpDBY

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