For Immediate Release
November 9, 2026
Contact: communications@steerbridge.com
SteerBridge CEO Rob Schroder: AI Should Speed Veterans' Benefits, Not Decide Them
Technology must improve Veterans’ experience to succeed.
VIENNA, Va. – In case you missed it, SteerBridge Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rob Schroder authored an op-ed in RealClearDefense on the value of artificial intelligence (AI) in delivering Veterans’ benefits more efficiently while keeping qualified personnel at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accountable for decisions.
In light of President Trump’s executive order accelerating Veterans’ benefits, Schroder argues AI should be leveraged to shoulder the burden of tedious administrative tasks that slow down traditional workflows and leave Veterans waiting for answers for far too long.
“AI should not make the consequential determination about whether a Veteran is entitled to a benefit,” Schroder writes. “Qualified VA personnel should. But AI can help those officials make decisions substantially faster.”
SteerBridge has already supported the VA in integrating AI to improve efficiency by processing education benefits in seconds instead of weeks and screening disability evidence in hours instead of months.
“Modernize the records. Use AI to remove friction. Keep humans accountable for decisions. And measure success by the Veteran’s experience,” Schroder concludes.
Read the full op-ed at RealClearDefense.
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About SteerBridge
Founded in 2018, SteerBridge has grown to more than 500 employees and become a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. SteerBridge is headquartered in Vienna, Va., and delivers mission critical solutions that enhance national security, expedite care for our Veterans, and optimize taxpayer dollars.
