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Veterans May Be Eligible

When approved by a VA Primary Care Provider, massage therapy may be authorized as part of a care plan for conditions such as:

• Chronic pain (neck, back, joints, and musculoskeletal pain)

• PTSD and stress-related conditions

• Anxiety and depression support

• Sleep disorders and insomnia

• Muscle tension and spasms

• Limited mobility or stiffness

• Recovery from injury or physical strain

• Headaches and migraines (stress or tension-related)

• Arthritis and age-related joint discomfort

• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue-related symptoms

• Circulation and soft tissue support needs

How to Get Massage Therapy Approved

(VA Community Care)

Step 1: VA Primary Care Visit
The Veteran meets with their VA-approved Primary Care Provider to evaluate whether massage therapy is medically necessary as part of their treatment plan.

Step 2: Referral Submission to VA
If deemed appropriate, the Primary Care Provider submits a referral to the VA Medical Center for review and care coordination based on clinical need, location, and eligibility.

Step 3: VA Authorization & Community Care Assignment
Once approved, the VA issues an authorization for care and assigns the request to a Community Care network administrator (such as TriWest or another VA-authorized partner, depending on region).

Step 4: Scheduling Your Sessions
After authorization is received, the Veteran is contacted and scheduled for mobile or in-home massage therapy visits according to the approved care plan.