The VA Referral Process

First of all, we thank you Veterans for your courage, commitment and sacrifices so that we fellow Americans can live the American Dream and provide you with what we believe to be the finest Chiropractic care possible. We are here to serve you, and will assist you in whatever way we can to bring health and ease back into your daily lives. It would be our honor for you to call us your Chiropractors.

The most common Central Alabama and Atlanta  VA referral for Chiropractic care in our office is for 12 visits to be seen over the course of 90-days. Follow-up 6-8 visit referrals are common for an additional 90-days. Please call if you need help in beginning the VA referral process.

Need more visits ?

We got you, Stephanie will make sure the SAR required is filed for you

Where does the process of seeing a Chiropractor begin for a Veteran?

• It begins with a visit your doctor at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA). Other helpful tools: Veterans Choice Program eligibility details (PDF). Online determination of eligibility of VA health care benefits under the Veterans Choice Program (App). Questions? Speak to someone at the VA toll-free here: 866-606-8198.

How does a veteran get a Chiropractic referral?

• Visit your doctor at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA). Discuss with your doctor your conditions and treatment options. Let them know you want a CHIROPRACTIC REFERRAL You can specifically ask to see the Dr Cooper or Dr. Lauraitis at The Phenix City Spine & Joint Center for Alabama or Columbus GA, Dr. Hunt, Dr Porter or Dr. Patel in Atlanta and Decatur at the South Atlanta and Decatur Spine and Joint Centers. 

• Sounds like a lot - Just Call the clinic and ask for Stephanie - your VA Coordinator ! She will walk you through

Important information from the  Community Care and Optum:

• We are also medical and rehabilitative care. We have pain management and Physical therapy and also accept Tricare.
• Bring a photo ID, and any documentation that may have been provided by VA to your appointment. If Tricare, please have all insurance cards as some will be needed for secondary care.
• Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early before your scheduled appointment time on your first visit.
• For treatment of a non-connected condition, The VA may be secondary payer we may be able to file TriCare. We also file OWCP so if you are a federal Employee we can also help.
• Your VA authorization will include a list of very specific services by which the VA will authorize payment for to our offices. Additional care must be approved in advance by VA 
• We take great pains to make sure all care delivered is directly related to your referral. If there is any question, we will talk to you about other options to include seeking a broader referral.
• If you need to re-schedule or decline an appointment, you must call Stephanie at our offices immediately so she can follow up with the VA and get your visit changed.