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Utilization is certainly considered by the automated underwriter.
But if everything else is fine.... it wont be a big issue
I just got a VA loan last month, the bank goes through its normal loan process. The VA from what they told me just guarentees the loan. So yes utilization does count but as long as your DTI is good you should be ok.