Statement from VBG CEO Josh Smith on U.S. House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passage of Choice for Veterans Act
Las Vegas, NV – May 6, 2025
Veteran Benefits Guide CEO and Co-Founder Josh Smith made the following statement on the U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s passage of the Certified Help Options in Claims Expertise (CHOICE) for Veterans Act of 2025:
“VBG applauds the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for passing the CHOICE for Veterans Act and thanks Chairman Bost and Representative Bergman for advancing this critical compromise legislation for our nation’s Veterans. The CHOICE for Veterans Act will protect Veterans from bad actors by establishing strict guardrails for private benefits services, including disclosure requirements, fee caps and privacy protections. At the same time, it allows Veterans to continue using honorable private services, like VBG, to get the help they need in navigating the VA’s bureaucratic and confusing disability claims process. And it provides a pathway for good actors to become accredited and come under the oversight of the VA. This is smart legislation that protects Veterans while respecting their choice. We urge the full Congress to pass this bill as soon as possible.”
About VBG
Veteran Benefits Guide helps veterans navigate the complicated VA disability claims process to attain their earned benefits. Its knowledgeable and highly-trained staff guide veterans in compiling and filing their claims. By ensuring claims are accurate and filed correctly the first time, veterans can avoid the need for costly and time-consuming appeals, which also helps reduce the VA case backlog. Since its 2015 founding, VBG has helped more than 45,000 veterans to file successful new claims or increase their disability ratings. A Military Times Best for Vets: Employers awardee, VBG is headquartered in Las Vegas with an additional office in San Diego. For more information on VBG, visit VBG.com.
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