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Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) is a benefit advisory company dedicated to assisting U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in maximizing their VA disability compensation ratings and benefits. Founded by Joshua Smith, a former Marine and VA rater, VBG provides pre-filing and post-filing consulting services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has experienced significant growth since its inception in 2019. VBG employs a team of trained case managers, many of whom have backgrounds in the VA, to offer personalized guidance through the claims process. Their services include comprehensive reviews of military records, tailored claim strategies, and support for filing claims independently. VBG utilizes proprietary software to streamline the claims process and has a strong track record, boasting a 90% client success rate for favorable VA decisions and a perfect 5-star Google rating. The company emphasizes a Veteran-friendly approach, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in navigating the VAs Compensation & Pension process.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.