- Multidisciplinary Evaluations for Post-Deployment Health Concerns
- Environmental Exposure Assessments
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Post-Deployment Health Education
Am I Eligible?
In order to participate in this program, Veterans must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Combat deployment or military environment exposure
- Multi-symptom illness that is medically unexplained or difficult to diagnosis
- Physical and mental ability to participate in a comprehensive evaluation
How Do I Make a Referral?
Generally speaking, WRIISC program referrals for our National Referral Program “Second Opinion Evaluations for Veterans” are based on geographic location.
In order to initiate a referral, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the WRIISC Assessment Note in the VA’s Computerized Patient Records System (CPRS). Click here for detailed instructions.
- After the WRIISC Assessment Note has been placed into CPRS, please contact the WRIISC coordinator in your region.
- Contact information for these coordinators is outlined below for the three WRIISC locations:
- For CA WRIISC, this number is 650-493-5000 ext. 60350.
- For DC WRIISC, this number is 202-745-8000 ext. 6533.
- For NJ WRIISC, this number is 973-676-1000 ext. 2500.
- IMPORTANT:The WRIISC coordinators will review the consults to ensure that the Veterans meet the eligibility criteria for the program.
- If you are a Veteran who lives near one of the WRIISCs and are interested in participating in any of the WRIISC regional programs, please contact your regional WRIISC directly.
What Do I Need to Bring?
- Please bring all of your non-VA medical records.
- If you have a copy of your active duty medical records, please bring these to your evaluation.
- Please see our packing list for recommended items to bring.
The VA will pay for expenses for Veterans coming for WRIISC NRP evaluations.
IMPORTANT: Family members are encouraged to participate in WRIISC evaluations. However, at this time, the WRIISC cannot pay for family members' travel expenses.
Who Can I Contact For More Information?
For further questions about the WRIISC National Referral Program, please contact the WRIISC National Referral Program Coordinator at the WRIISC nearest you.
- For WRIISC-CA, this number is 650-493-5000 ext. 60350.
- For WRIISC-DC, this number is 202-745-8000 ext. 6234.
- For NJ WRIISC, this number is 973-676-1000 ext. 2500.
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