This guide was designed BY Veterans FOR Veterans, incorporating lessons learned about navigating the VA, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA benefits and healthcare systems when your headache is classified as primary in origin, or related to post traumatic brain injury or a stress event. Join us as we help you learn about different types of headache, what to ask your healthcare providers, and how to get the essential health services you need and deserve.

OPERATIONAL GOAL

1. To empower veterans like you with the knowledge and skills needed to help you actively participate in decisions about your headache care. To get an accurate diagnosis and a complete care plan – whether within the VA, TRICARE, and/or CHAMPVA.
2. To locate and connect with the VA healthcare ecosystem, including the VA Whole Health hub of resources.
3. To learn valuable skills for managing your care at home and within your communities.
4. To be a strong self-advocate and create a partnership with healthcare providers so you can create your care/treatment plan together.
5. Optional if interested: To become a leader for other veterans by becoming an advocate for others at the local, state, and national levels.