Return To Duty

What Return To Duty does

Return To Duty (RTD) is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2022 and operating as Return To Duty, LLC, that connects US Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators suffering from spine, compression, and mobility injuries to a vetted network of neuro and orthopedic spine surgeons. Its primary beneficiary population includes active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and retired SOF personnel who lack access through the DoD to advanced procedures and minimally invasive techniques available to professional athletes. The organization runs a free membership program structured around a three-step workflow: an RTD Intake Form, triage and discovery, and provider matching, with supplemental offerings including a provider directory, patient education resources, a sponsorship program, a community newsletter, and a neurosurgery podcast appearance.

The underlying platform is a web-based system hosted on HubSpot that supports online registration, patient intake, and provider directory browsing. There is no proprietary AI or ML layer disclosed; matching is performed by RTD's clinical and outreach staff, augmented by "Virtual Round Table" case reviews with the provider network. The provider network spans eleven vetted specialists across at least eight US states (TX, FL, NY, CA, RI, MA, TN, MI) and Germany, with new providers admitted via a nomination-based approval process rather than payment. The platform does not function as a transactional marketplace; it is a referral, advocacy, and education layer.

RTD generates no revenue from members or providers, both of whom participate at no cost. The organization is funded through tax-deductible individual donations, annual corporate sponsorships, and event-level sponsorships. Corporate supporters include joimax (endoscopic spine technology), GSI Security and Networks, ESRG/myhealthie, IRONCLAD, Matbock, Advanced Recovery Systems, Mavericks Caliber Supply, Black Pyramid Solutions, JSO, Squad4 (HubSpot partner), and MSOFC. The team is composed of former SOF medics and service members, led by Founder/Chairman David Simons and Co-Founder/Executive Director Kevin Rash, and describes itself as a "small but mighty" operation that is actively hiring Associate Director roles in Patient Advocacy, Social Media & Outreach, and Fundraising.

Name

Return To Duty

Legal name

Return To Duty, LLC

Website

https://returntoduty.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Return To Duty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects US Special Operations Forces members with spine injuries to a vetted network of spine surgeons and specialists, providing free patient advocacy, provider matching, and education funded by donations and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Indian Harbour Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individual donors supporting the mission to help SOF members with spine injuries.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships and individual event sponsorship opportunities from corporate partners supporting the mission.
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for specific events such as the Return to Duty & ASIPP event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Return To Duty (RTD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a free patient advocacy and healthcare navigation program for US Special Operations Forces members with spine, compression, and mobility injuries. Members complete an RTD Intake Form and are triaged, reviewed, and matched to a vetted network of neuro and orthopedic spine surgeons and healthcare providers at no cost to the member. The program is supported by charitable donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Return To Duty (RTD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022 that operates a centralized healthcare navigation platform for US Special Operations Forces (SOF) with spine, compression, and mobility injuries. The core offering is a free membership/patient advocacy program that connects members to a vetted network of spine surgeons and healthcare providers through a three-step process: RTD Intake Form, Triage & Discovery, and Provider Matching. Supporting products include a Provider Network listing vetted HCPs, a Sponsorship Program for event and annual support, an RTD Newsletter for community updates, a Neurosurgery Podcast featuring founders, career and volunteer opportunities, and a Resource Center with downloadable guides. The ecosystem is anchored by the patient advocacy services and the provider network, with all member-facing services provided at no cost to SOF operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTD Member Network / Patient Advocacy Services Free membership program connecting US Special Operations Forces operators with spine, compression, and mobility injuries to a vetted network of top neuro and orthopedic spine surgeons and healthcare providers. Services include patient intake form submission, triage, discovery, and provider matching.
• RTD Provider Network An exclusively vetted network of spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and neuro/ortho specialists who offer advanced, minimally invasive treatment options to SOF members. Admission is free for providers and based on a nomination/approval process plus demonstrated excellence in care.
• Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Member connected to neurosurgeon within 24 hours of enrollment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• joimaxsupportingOthersMedical technology company specializing in endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery. Listed as a sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• GSI (Security and Networks)supportingOthersSecurity and networks company listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• ESRG (myhealthie)supportingOthersHealth technology company (myhealthie) listed as sponsor/supporter providing health resources like disc herniation information.
• IRONCLADsupportingOthersCorporate sponsor/supporter listed on RTD website.
• MatbocksupportingOthersCompany listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• ARS (Advanced Recovery Systems)supportingOthersRecovery systems company listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• Mavericks Caliber SupplysupportingOthersSupply company listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• Black Pyramid SolutionssupportingOthersTechnology/solutions company listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• JSO (Joint Special Operations)supportingOthersJSO organization listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• Squad4supportingOthersHubSpot partner listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.
• MSOFC (Military Special Operations Forces Community)supportingOthersMSOFC organization listed as sponsor/supporter on RTD website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest U.S. veteran service organizations offering broad programming across mental health, physical wellness, career transition, and long-term support. Comparable as a dominant, well-funded veteran-services nonprofit; overlaps with RTD's mission of supporting injured service members but operates at vastly larger scale across many conditions.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Long-established congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing benefits navigation, advocacy, and transition support. Comparable as an incumbent veteran advocacy organization with healthcare access support, though with a much broader advocacy and policy scope.

Direct peers

• Travis Mills Foundation: Nonprofit running retreats and programs for 'recalibrated' veterans and their families at a Maine-based facility founded by a wounded Army SSG. Directly comparable as a veteran rehabilitation nonprofit focused on post-injury quality of life and family support.
• SoldierStrong: Nonprofit that donates advanced medical technology (exoskeletons, rehabilitation devices) to injured veterans. Comparable as a veteran health-technology nonprofit leveraging partnerships with medical device companies to serve injured service members, with a similar donation/sponsorship funding model.
• The Independence Fund: Veteran nonprofit providing mobility devices, adaptive equipment, and caregiver support to injured veterans. Directly comparable as a mission-driven nonprofit serving injured U.S. military personnel with medical/mobility needs, funded by donations and corporate sponsors.
• Catch A Lift Fund: Nonprofit providing post-9/11 veterans with resources for physical fitness, mental health, and overall wellness through gym memberships and community support. Comparable as a veteran wellness nonprofit funded by donations, focused on physical recovery and reintegration.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Nonprofit providing immediate financial and long-term support to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and families. Directly comparable as a nonprofit delivering medical and quality-of-life support to injured U.S. military personnel.

Others

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response nonprofit leveraging military skills for humanitarian missions. Adjacent as a veteran-empowerment nonprofit using insider credibility, though focused on disaster response rather than medical advocacy.
• Hire Heroes USA: Nonprofit providing free employment services to U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses. Adjacent as a veteran-services nonprofit focused on career continuation/reintegration, aligning thematically with RTD's career-extension mission but focused on job placement rather than medical care navigation.
• Operation Homefront: Nonprofit providing emergency financial and other assistance to military families. Adjacent as a military-family support nonprofit with a similar donation-driven funding model, but focused on financial hardship rather than specialized medical advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/returntoduty_us
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100083154941098
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/returntoduty

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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