SDVOSB Certification in 2026: What Changed After SBA Took Over Verification

Since SBA took over veteran-owned verification (VetCert): one application, one standard, tighter scrutiny on ownership and control. The service-disabled veteran must own 51%+ and control daily operations — on paper AND in practice. Joint ventures have specific rules; get them wrong and the award is at risk. SDVOSBs: how long did verification take, and what was the hardest document to produce?