Leadership
Starts at the Top

With a team made up of Veterans and former VA personnel,
VBG’s executive team has the experience, integrity and innovative
mindset to help Veterans like you receive the benefits you’ve earned.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Military service
it's in our dna

‍Guided by heartfelt passion, integrity and experience, we enrich the quality of life for America’s military Veterans. Since its founding in 2015, VBG has helped more than 35,000 Veterans receive a combined increase of $5.5 billion in lifetime benefits.

About VBG

It starts with our specially trained case managers

VBG was founded by former United States Marine Josh Smith. Josh was employed by the VA as a rater.  While working in this capacity, Josh was thoroughly trained on the VA’s disability compensation system. During his tenure at the VA, he discovered many inefficiencies in the way Veterans’ disability ratings were evaluated. He witnessed firsthand how the VA’s method of deciding Veterans’ disability ratings was heavily flawed and designed a system to address those deficiencies.

Recognizing the need to provide Veterans a better option for processing their VA disability claims, Josh set out to create a means to expedite them through the VA claim process while also obtaining the benefits Veterans deserve. Years later, VBG has successfully guided over 35,000 Veterans with submitting their VA disability claims, resulting in substantially increased compensation benefits for their disabilities related to active-duty service.

Our Purpose

VBG contracts with third-party networks of independent, expertly trained medical service providers to conduct medical exams.

Guided by heartfelt passion, integrity and experience, we enrich the quality of life for America’s military Veterans while encouraging others to do the same.

Our Mission

VBG ensures accuracy and completeness of each client’s exams and claims.

America’s Veterans are often disadvantaged and underserved by a complicated disability benefits application process. The team at Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) advises Veterans about their disability claims so they receive an accurate rating and the full financial value of earned benefits associated with their service.

“I was nearly a homeless Veteran, and thanks to VBG, I have a roof over my head and can provide for myself.”

I cannot name one Veteran I know who successfully filed their disability benefits claim with the VA on their own. Everyone has had to use some type of advocacy group to get their claim completed. Everyone! It’s as if there’s no way to get it done on your own because the VA makes it so difficult. I couldn’t thank VBG enough. I felt their fee was absolutely worth it, and now I have my benefits for life. I was teary-eyed when I put my claim in the mail at the post office. I went about 30 years without receiving my disability benefits, and once I found VBG, it took me two and a half months to get the accurate rating I deserve.

Todd, U.S. Marine Corps

“Their professionalism guided me through the process of obtaining my disability rating and offered invaluable support and much-needed peace of mind.”

It wasn’t until I found VBG that I got the rating I deserve. If it’s my money, it should be my choice what I do with it. I want every Veteran to have the ability to make that choice. We fought for that choice — that’s why we raised up our right hand, to fight for that freedom. I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional assistance provided by the VBG team.

Leo, U.S. Air Force

“I get that VSOs will do this for free, and I love that they are available to Veterans, but I would much rather pay to receive better service.”

As a Veteran navigating the complexities of disability benefits, I found immense relief and success with VBG. Less than a year later, I was awarded a higher, more accurate rating. I’m so grateful for VBG’s help and believe all Veterans should have this option. I have recommended their services to many others in my Veteran networks.

Caitlin, U.S. Army

“VBG helped me claim a financial freedom that I deserved and the opportunity to reevaluate what the rest of my life would look like.”

I had no idea how inaccurate my rating was until I spoke with other Veterans. Luckily, 10 years after I retired from the Army, I found VBG and learned that other Veterans I knew had also used VBG to file their disability benefits claim. The service representative who helped me was a rockstar. I trusted the process and got a new rating in just nine months. It was life-changing. I’ve been working since I was 14, and after giving my life to my country for 24 years, I can now actually consider retiring one day.

William, U.S. Army Special Forces

“VETERAN BENEFITS GUIDE is professional, fast and on your side!”

Deciding to work with Veteran Benefits guide was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Big thank you goes out to my case worker. She was a huge help in me increasing my VA claim and was a pleasure to work with. The process from start to finish was quick and efficient. I'm extremely happy with the quality of service I received while working with Veteran Benefits Guide. I could not imagine working through this process on my own. VETERAN BENEFITS GUIDE is professional, fast and on your side!

Roger ‘Doc’ Loesch,
U.S. AIR FORCE

“Veteran Benefits Guide made the entire process so simple and smooth.”

Working with VA claims can be difficult and confusing sometimes. I knew I wanted to work on my disability claims but gave up on it many times. Veteran Benefits Guide made the entire process so simple and smooth. Everyone I interacted with in the company worked hard to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. I would recommend their services to any veteran looking to get help with their claims.

Sara Vogt – U.S. AIR FORCE