VSO warns appeals are 'skyrocketing'; staff flag VA processing errors

Sep 15, 2026

Committee heard the veteran service office say appeals have surged and sometimes appear to be mishandled by VA processing; staff said they have examples that require appeals and may be increasing use of automated review, though the VA has not publicly confirmed AI use.

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The Rock County veteran service staff told the committee that appeals of VA decisions have increased sharply and that some denials appear to stem from processing errors.

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