Department of Veterans Affairs — Trustworthy AI Framework and Directive 1003.2
United States · VA Directive 1003.2; VA AI Strategy (Sept. 2023)
The VA's Trustworthy AI Framework governs how AI may be used across VA healthcare, benefits, and operations. AI used in benefits or clinical decisions requires human review, bias testing, and an AI use-case inventory submitted to OMB.
Technical detail
VA AI Strategy and Trustworthy AI Framework (Sept. 22, 2023), implementing OMB M-24-10 use-case inventory and rights/safety-impacting AI requirements. VA Directive 1003.2 (AI Use-Case Inventory) and 1003.3 (AI risk management). Covers high-impact uses including clinical decision support, suicide risk prediction (REACH VET), benefits adjudication, and AI claims processing.
Who is protected: U.S. veterans receiving healthcare or benefits from the VA
Who must comply: All VA administrations, employees, and contractors deploying AI in VA programs
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2023-09-22 |
| Enacted | 2023-09-22 |
| Citation | VA Directive 1003.2; VA AI Strategy (Sept. 2023) |
| Enforced by | VA Chief AI Officer; VA Office of Inspector General |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Internal disciplinary action; contract termination; OMB oversight |
| Topics | healthcare AI · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | VA Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Trustworthy AI Framework ↗ |
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