Our Mission: Why Valor AI Exists

    By Team Valor AI · February 14, 2024
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    Every year, thousands of veterans leave the military with injuries, physical and invisible, earned in service to their country. They've done their part. But when they come home, they face a new battle: navigating a bureaucratic maze just to get the benefits they've earned.

    The VA disability claims process wasn't designed to be difficult. But over decades, it's grown into a system so complex that many veterans give up. They don't know which forms to file. They don't understand what evidence they need. They wait months, sometimes years, only to be denied for reasons they don't understand.

    This is why Valor AI exists.

    The Problem We're Solving

    The numbers tell the story:

    • Average claim processing time: 150+ days
    • Initial denial rate: Nearly 30% of claims are denied on first submission
    • Billions in unclaimed benefits: Veterans leave money on the table because they don't know what they qualify for
    • Complexity: Over 100 different VA forms, each with its own requirements

    Veterans shouldn't need a law degree to file a disability claim. They shouldn't have to hire expensive attorneys just to get what they earned. And they definitely shouldn't be fighting this battle alone.

    Our Mission

    To give every veteran an AI advocate that knows the VA system inside and out, so no one gets left behind in paperwork.

    We're building technology that:

    1. Understands you: Upload your DD-214 and Valor AI identifies your service history, deployments, and potential conditions you may not have connected to your service.

    2. Guides you step-by-step: No more staring at blank forms. Our chat-guided system walks you through every field, explains what's needed, and catches errors before you submit.

    3. Fights for your rating: We analyze your medical records, identify nexus connections, and help you build the strongest possible case, the same way a claims agent would, but available 24/7.

    4. Connects you with community: You're not alone. Our veteran community shares experiences, buddy letters, and hard-won knowledge about what works.

    Why AI?

    Because the VA system is a knowledge problem. The rules, regulations, and precedents are all public, but they're scattered across thousands of pages of policy documents, court decisions, and internal memos. No human can hold all of it in their head.

    AI can.

    We've trained our system on VA policy, successful claims strategies, and the collective wisdom of veterans who've been through the process. When you ask Valor AI a question, you're getting answers informed by all of that knowledge, instantly.

    Built By Veterans, For Veterans

    This isn't a Silicon Valley startup chasing the next trend. Valor AI was founded by a disabled veteran who lived the frustration firsthand. Who watched battle buddies struggle with claims while dealing with the very conditions those claims were meant to address.

    We're not here to replace human connection. VSOs, attorneys, and fellow veterans are invaluable. But we believe every veteran deserves access to expert-level guidance, whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM, whether they're in a major city or a rural town, whether they can afford help or not.

    The Vision

    We see a future where:

    • No veteran waits months wondering if they filled out a form correctly
    • No claim gets denied for preventable errors or missing evidence
    • Every veteran knows exactly what benefits they've earned and how to claim them
    • The VA system works for veterans, not against them

    Join the Mission

    Whether you're a veteran starting your first claim, a family member helping a loved one, or someone who believes veterans deserve better, we're building this for you.

    Start your claim. Ask your questions. Upload your documents. Let Valor AI fight alongside you.

    Because you fought for us. Now it's our turn to fight for you.


    Valor AI is currently in beta. We're continuously improving based on veteran feedback. If you have ideas, frustrations, or stories to share, we want to hear them.

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