Veteran Benefits Guide

06/05/2026

Honored to be recognized as VCFX Community Partner of the Year. 🏆

The Veteran Community and Founders Exchange Gala recognizes the organizations, leaders and volunteers strengthening the Veteran community.

Congratulations to all of the evening's awardees.

06/03/2026

Veteran leaders, advocates and policymakers came together in Washington, D.C. for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Salutes 2026 — all focused on strengthening support for the post-9/11 Veteran community.

VBG joined organizations supporting healthcare, housing, benefits and long-term stability for Veterans and military families.

Congratulations to Don Bacon and Nikki Budzinski, recipients of the 2026 IAVA Leadership in Government Award. 🏆

06/01/2026

Pride Month is a time to recognize the importance of inclusion, respect and belonging. 🌈

VBG proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community and the individuals helping create stronger, more welcoming communities year-round.

05/28/2026

VBG is proud to join Jacksonville Jaguars and Travis Manion Foundation in supporting the next generation of leaders through mentorship, character and service. 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

For the final installment of VBG’s 10-year anniversary series, Co-founder and CEO Josh Smith reflects on the journey so far.

He started VBG with a simple goal: create a better path for Veterans navigating the VA disability claims process. What followed was a “crazy wild ride” that grew far beyond what he imagined in the first 10 years.

Now, the focus is on reaching more Veterans, improving the system and building on everything VBG has become.

Honoring service. Empowering Veterans. That’s what continues to drive the mission forward.

05/26/2026

VBG was proud to support the Hearts for Heroes Fishing Trip and the meaningful impact it created for Veterans and their families. Thank you for bringing the community together for such a special day on the water. 🎣🇺🇸

We’re sending a HUGE thank you to the incredible sponsors helping make this year’s Hearts for Heroes Fishing Trip possible! 🎣💙

Thanks to their generosity, wounded veterans and their guests will enjoy a meaningful day on the water filled with connection, relaxation, and camaraderie. From casting lines to sharing stories, this special trip creates space for healing, laughter, and unforgettable memories. 🥳💙

Their support allows us to continue honoring the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of our local heroes, and we couldn’t do it without them. Help us thank these amazing sponsors by showing them some love in the comments! 👏

Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Veteran Benefits Guide
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 392
H&R Block
Virginia Ship Repair Association
General Dynamics Information Technology
Wounded Warrior Project
Courtesy Auto Sales
Rudee Tours

05/25/2026

VBG clients — and many employees and partners — have worn the uniform.

Today honors those who never made it home.

Memorial Day is a time to remember the courage, sacrifice and service of the fallen — and to recognize the families, friends and fellow service members who carry their legacy forward every day.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Las Vegas is more than a tourism destination. It also serves as an important military hub.

For the fifth year, VBG joined Vegas Chamber's MAC Night Out in recognizing the active-duty service members who continue strengthening Nevada’s military community.

It was a privilege to be joined for dinner by Staff Sergeant Jake Jacobsen, who was recognized as Creech Air Force Base’s Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.

Congratulations to all of the evening’s award recipients.