VA Community Care Guide

VA Community Care neurology referral guide

Quick answer: A VA Community Care neurology referral should be verified before scheduling. Veterans should confirm the authorized service, provider, symptoms being evaluated, date range, records needed, and whether related services such as PM&R, physical therapy, or pain management are included.

Last updated 2026-06-23. This independent guide is for research and does not replace VA referral authorization, eligibility decisions, or provider office verification.

What to do next

  1. Ask VA what symptom or condition the neurology referral is meant to evaluate.
  2. Confirm the authorization details, approved provider, visit count, date range, and records or imaging needed.
  3. Research neurology-adjacent categories such as PM&R, pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, vision care, or behavioral health when VA discusses those services.
  4. Call the provider office to confirm participation, appointment availability, address, phone number, and referral requirements.

Frequently asked questions

When might Veterans ask about neurology through Community Care?

Veterans may ask about neurology when VA is evaluating symptoms such as headaches, nerve pain, dizziness, seizures, cognitive concerns, TBI-related symptoms, or other neurologic questions.

Can this directory send a neurology referral?

No. The directory helps Veterans research provider and category pages. VA manages referral authorization.

What should be verified before a neurology appointment?

Verify the authorized service, provider participation, appointment location, records needed, date range, and whether follow-up visits are included.

Related VA community care pages

VA Community Care Directory is independent and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should verify eligibility, referral authorization, provider participation, appointment availability, address, and phone details before scheduling.