The Verification Assistance Program consists of the following major components.

Verification Assistance Briefs — In an effort to assist applicants in obtaining Verification for the Veterans First program, the following Verification Assistance Briefs (VAB) have been provided.  The VAB have been developed in order to clarify the rules associated with 38 CFR 74.  They are based on analysis of issues that cause the majority of denials.  The VAB are updated frequently, so if the issue you are looking for has not yet been addressed at this time, it may be provided soon.

Verification Self Assessment Tool — The Verification process can be challenging.  Efforts are being made to assist Veteran-Owned Small Business/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB/SDVOSB) with the Verification process and applicability of the Veterans First policies.  The Verification Assessment Tool was designed to provide the VOSB/SDVOSB the opportunity to freely navigate the Verification process, while gaining expert knowledge in the areas of eligibility and requirements, as it pertains to specific businesses.

Guide for Applicants — This guide is intended to assist applicants to comply with the regulatory requirements in 38 CFR Part 74, in order to apply for Verification.  Whenever this guideline appears inconsistent with 38 CFR Part 74 VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines, the language in 38 CFR Part 74 applies.

Verification Counseling Program — The Verification Counseling Program process was developed to provide training and assistance to Verification Assistance partners, who in turn provide Verification counseling to applicants.