Are there situations in which the new SBA certification program would approve an application of a firm that was denied under the VA CVE system? Why?

Yes.  For VetCert approval, businesses that apply for SBA approval must demonstrate compliance with 13 CFR 128.  We recommend that businesses that have been previously denied by the VA CVE review the reasons for VA CVE denial and make necessary changes to assure compliance with 13 CFR 128 requirements. There are several new requirements and adjustment to previous requirements where previously denied businesses may find themselves eligible under the new program.