Every number has a source.
Veterans have been burned by tools that guess. VetPath is built the opposite way: content is verified against official sources, stamped with the date we checked it, and linked so you can confirm it yourself - and our recommendation engines are deterministic rules you can read, not a black box.
Sources and refresh cadence
| What | Official source | Verified | Refresh |
|---|---|---|---|
| State benefits (all 50 + DC) | State departments of veterans affairs (.gov) | 2026-07-08 | Quarterly |
| Federal benefits (11 categories) | VA.gov · DOL VETS · SBA · Veterans Crisis Line | Jul 2026 | Quarterly |
| Career pay & outlook | BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (May 2024 medians) | Jul 2026 | Annually (new BLS editions) |
| Relocation cost / rent / jobs | BEA Regional Price Parities · HUD Fair Market Rents · BLS | Jul 2026 | Quarterly |
| Assessment design | U.S. DOL O*NET® Interest Profiler framework (RIASEC) | Jul 2026 | As frameworks evolve |
The boundaries that keep this honest
We never determine eligibility
Only VA, your state agency, or an accredited VSO can. Every card links to the official source to confirm.
Free accredited help comes first
Accredited VSO and county service officers are free. We will never point you to paid claims help.
Explainable engines, not a black box
Fit scores and benefit tiers come from deterministic rules built on your own answers - every recommendation shows its reasons.
Your data stays yours
Browse anonymously and everything stays in your browser. Create an account and your plan is saved privately to it - encrypted at rest, visible only to you (row-level security), and never sold. Delete it anytime.
Dates on everything
Verified content carries the date we checked it. Stale dates are treated as bugs - a quarterly re-verification is part of the operating rhythm.
Crisis support is always visible
Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1 - free, confidential, 24/7, on every page.