Veteran Resources & Blog
Insights on PTSD recovery, career transition, federal hiring, business ownership, and veteran benefits. Updated for 2026.
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Clear filtersVA Disability Backlog 2026: Where Claims Stand Now and How to Avoid Long Waits
The VA's claims backlog has shifted dramatically in 2026 — some claim types are faster than ever, others are still bogged down. Here's the current state and how to file the right way.
SBA Launches $500 Million Veteran Entrepreneurship Fund in April 2026
The SBA's new Veteran Entrepreneurship Fund opens applications this month, targeting 10,000 veteran-owned businesses with capital and mentorship.
Executive Order on Veteran Employment: 2026 Updates and Corporate Hiring Commitments
The latest executive orders on veteran employment open new hiring pathways with major corporations. Here's what's changed and how it affects you.
Veteran Startup Ecosystem in 2026: Funding, Networks, and How to Get Both
If you're starting a business, veteran-specific funding and networks exist. Here's where to find capital, mentorship, and other veteran entrepreneurs.
GI Bill Housing Allowance Getting 4.2% Boost: What Student Veterans Need to Know for August 2026
Post-9/11 GI Bill BAH rates are increasing 4.2% effective August 1, 2026. Here's what that means for your housing allowance and how to verify your updated payment.
PACT Act Toxic Exposure Benefits: 2026 Claims Update and What You Still Need to Know
Over 2.44 million PACT Act claims have been filed as of 2026. If you served in a burn pit or toxic exposure location and haven't applied yet, here's exactly where things stand and how to move fast.
VOSB and SDVOSB Certification: Self-Certification Is Gone — Here's What's Required Now
As of August 2024, self-certification for VOSB and SDVOSB federal contracts is no longer valid. All veteran businesses must certify through SBA's VetCert program. Here's how.
North Carolina's Growing Veteran Business Community
From Fayetteville to Charlotte, veteran entrepreneurs are building powerful businesses across North Carolina. Here's a look at the community.
SBA's Boots to Business Program: Free Entrepreneurship Training for Veterans
The SBA's Boots to Business program offers free entrepreneurship education for transitioning service members and veterans. Here's what it covers.
PACT Act Update: Where Things Stand in 2026 and What's Coming Next
Over 2.4 million PACT Act claims have been filed, with a 75% approval rate. A major expansion review is required by law in August 2026. Here's where things stand and what to do now.
Veteran Owned USA Launches: A Directory Built by Veterans, for Veterans
We're live. Here's our mission, our story, and what we're building for the veteran business community.