VA Trustworthy AI Framework
Department of Veterans Affairs — Trustworthy AI Framework and Directive 1003.2
United States · VA Directive 1003.2; VA AI Strategy (Sept. 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 22, 2023
- Applies to
- All VA administrations, employees, and contractors deploying AI in VA programs
- Enforced by
- VA Chief AI Officer; VA Office of Inspector General
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.
Who is protected: U.S. veterans receiving healthcare or benefits from the VA
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | September 22, 2023 |
| Citation | VA Directive 1003.2; VA AI Strategy (Sept. 2023) |
| 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 |
| Agency page | VA Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Trustworthy AI Framework |
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