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Veteran Advocacy. Real Support. Systemic Change.
Veteran Warriors is a 501c3 nonprofit international Veterans’ advocacy, service, and support organization serving veterans, caregivers, families, and survivors of all eras.
The Board opted to make the necessary changes to incorporate Veteran Warriors in 2019 to apply for nonprofit status.
The incorporated organization was awarded 501c3 nonprofit status in 2021, retroactive to the incorporated date.
History
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©2013 Veteran Warriors. All Rights Reserved.
Photo: Lauren Price, YN1, US Navy, Ret. Lauren Price and Jim Price.
How It Started
Veteran Warriors is a national Veterans’ advocacy, service, and support organization founded in 2009 by Navy Veterans Lauren and Jim Price. Together, they worked tirelessly in enterprise-wide advocacy to advance improvements in the VA system and advocate for meaningful legislative change.
What began as a small Facebook page addressing local veteran-related issues has grown into a nationwide organization with far-reaching impact, beyond what its founders ever imagined.
A Defining Moment
On March 30, 2021, co-founder Lauren Price passed away due to toxic exposure-related illnesses connected to her Iraq deployment.
Her passing marked a profound loss, but also strengthened the organization’s resolve to continue the work she fought so hard to advance.
Grown & Expansion
Following this loss, Veteran Warriors expanded its advocacy efforts, strengthened its national presence, and deepened its commitment to addressing toxic exposure and systemic gaps in veteran care.
©2013 Veteran Warriors. All Rights Reserved.
Photo: Lauren Price, YN1, US Navy, Ret.
©2013 Veteran Warriors. All Rights Reserved.
Photo: Lauren Price, YN1, US Navy, Ret. Lauren Price, Jim Price, Andrew Brewer
Continuing the Mission
Today, Veteran Warriors continues the mission Lauren started in 2009, serving as a strong and unwavering voice for veterans, caregivers, families, and survivors.
Through direct advocacy, policy engagement, and hands-on support, the organization works to address critical challenges facing the veteran community, including health care access, toxic exposure, caregiver support, and survivor benefits.
Veteran Warriors remains committed to ensuring that no veteran or family is left to navigate these systems alone.
Mission
Veteran Warriors exists to advocate for veterans, caregivers, and families by navigating complex systems and addressing gaps in care—ensuring they receive the benefits, support, and recognition they have earned through direct assistance, policy engagement, and relentless advocacy.
We strive to be the change for those we serve who feel as if they have lost their "voice" within the bureaucracy.
Vision
A future where systems meant to serve veterans and their families are accessible, accountable, and responsive; where every veteran, caregiver, and family receives the care, support, and recognition they deserve, and where no one is left to face barriers, delays, or gaps alone.
Values
Our Values
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Accountability — Advocacy Without Compromise
We hold systems and ourselves responsible for delivering meaningful outcomes.
We stand firmly for veterans, caregivers, and families, pushing for what is right, not what is easy.
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Collaboration
We work alongside veterans, families, partners, and organizations to create meaningful solutions and drive real change.
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Compassion, Respect & Dignity
We believe every veteran, caregiver, and family member deserves to be treated with honor and respect.
We approach every situation with empathy, recognizing the real human impact behind every case.
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Equity & Justice
We believe every veteran and family deserves fair and equal access to care, benefits, and support. We are committed to fairness, equity, and accountability, ensuring veterans and their families receive the care, benefits, and recognition they have earned, without barriers or disparities.
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Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every interaction and decision.
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Unity — “One Family, One Fight”
We believe no veteran, caregiver, or family should ever stand alone. We operate as one community, united in purpose and support.
Our Commitment
At Veteran Warriors, our work is guided by a set of unwavering commitments to the veterans, families, and caregivers we serve:
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Equitable Access
Every veteran, caregiver, family, and survivor deserves fair, timely, and equitable access to the care, benefits, services, and recognition they have earned.
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Caregiver Support
The VA Caregiver Program must serve all it was intended to serve, without unnecessary restrictions, and reflect the real demands placed on caregivers across all eras.
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Support for Survivors
Survivor benefits should provide consistent, livable support that honors sacrifice and protects families from financial hardship.
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Toxic Exposure Accountability
All individuals affected by toxic exposure deserve full recognition, proper adjudication, and access to long-term care and compensation.
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Dignity & Respect
Every interaction, decision, and outcome should reflect dignity, respect, and a commitment to doing right by those who served and those who stood beside them.
Our Focus Areas
We believe that all veterans, caregivers, families, and survivors across every era of service deserve fair, timely, and equitable access to the care, benefits, services, and recognition they have earned.
Caregiver Support
We are dedicated to ensuring that the VA Caregiver Program serves all it was intended to serve, free of unnecessary restrictions, and with strengthened benefits that meet the evolving needs of caregivers across all eras and reflect the daily sacrifices caregivers make.
We help caregivers navigate the VA Caregiver Support Program, including applications, eligibility, appeals, and understanding care level decisions.
Survivor Benefits
We are committed to ensuring survivor benefits are strengthened to provide consistent, livable support that honors the sacrifice of the veteran and sustains the dignity of those left behind. These benefits must reflect the true cost of living, particularly in cases where the surviving spouse was also the caregiver and relied on the veteran’s compensation. No family that has borne the burden of service should face financial insecurity in its aftermath.
We support surviving families in securing the benefits they deserve, ensuring long-term financial stability and access to essential resources.
Toxic Exposure Accountability
We strive to expand recognition, accountability, and care for all individuals affected by toxic exposure, with appropriate adjudication by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), comprehensive training, proper implementation of effective dates, and access to long-term care and compensation.
We advocate for recognition, accountability, and care for veterans affected by toxic exposure, while contributing to policy efforts and legislative change.
VA Navigation & Assistance
Through advocacy, assistance, education, navigation, outreach, research, supportive services, and systemic reform, we aim to build a future where no one who served or stood beside them is ever forgotten, underserved, or left to fight alone.
We assist veterans and families in navigating complex VA systems, including healthcare access, claims, appeals, and administrative processes.
Policy & Legislative Advocacy
We work alongside coalitions, lawmakers, and organizations to influence policy, provide testimony, and push for systemic improvements in veteran care.
Direct Support & Case Assistance
We work one-on-one with veterans and families to provide guidance, research, and hands-on support tailored to their unique situations.
Influence
Veteran Warriors is well known for standing our ground, even if it means standing alone when it comes to doing what is right for the Veteran community.
Our team regularly participates in high-level round-table discussions and Congressional hearings regarding VA specialty programs, specifically the VA Caregiver Program and Burn Pits/Toxic Exposure. We have testified before Congress on VA disability claims and legislation for toxic exposure. Veteran Warriors sued the VA and won on the definition of "Supervision, Protection, or Instruction" in our lawsuit regarding the VA Caregiver Support Program, which required a new regulation. The ruling from our lawsuit brought the Interim Rule for Legacy participants in the VA Caregiver Program, issued in September 2022, which extended participation for three years.
Policy Impact
Veteran Warriors actively engages in federal rulemaking, legislative advocacy, and oversight processes. Our team provides testimony, submits regulatory comments, and collaborates with lawmakers to ensure veterans, caregivers, families, and survivors are represented in national policy decisions.
Systemic Change
Through watchdog advocacy, we hold the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable for transparency, timeliness, and fairness. Our efforts have influenced reforms in caregiver programs, disability ratings, and benefits delivery, pushing the VA toward a more collaborative and responsive system.
Community Empowerment
We amplify the voices of veterans and caregivers by equipping them with resources, guidance, and direct advocacy support. By uniting individuals under the principle “One Family, One Fight,” we transform personal struggles into collective action that drives change.
National Recognition
Veteran Warriors is recognized as a trusted grassroots leader in veteran advocacy. Our work has been cited in congressional hearings, media coverage, and policy discussions, reinforcing our role as a bridge between the veteran community and decision-makers.
Individual Advocacy Disclaimer
Veteran Warriors respects and protects the rights of all individuals working with or on behalf of our organization to express their personal views. Any opinions, statements, or positions expressed by team members, volunteers, or affiliates in their personal capacity are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or advocacy priorities of Veteran Warriors. The organization’s official positions are communicated only through designated leadership statements, published materials, or authorized advocacy efforts.
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