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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Plain answers about what Veteran Health Network does, what membership includes, how fees and guarantees are structured, and where VHN's role ends. Every answer restates the same commitments made elsewhere on this site, in fewer words.

Membership and the record

What does Veteran Health Network do?

We coordinate access to independently licensed medical professionals who evaluate your full health picture, assign proper diagnoses, and document functional impact in measurable terms. We coordinate the administrative, logistical, and clinical infrastructure around those provider relationships. We provide case management from enrollment through file delivery.

Does VHN file VA claims or represent veterans?

VHN does not prepare, file, present, or prosecute VA disability claims. VHN does not represent veterans before the VA and does not provide claims strategy or claims advice. When your medical record is complete, we introduce you to an independent VA-accredited representative, or you take your file to any VSO or representative of your choosing.

Who owns the medical record?

The medical record belongs to you. It includes ICD-10 coded diagnoses, functional impact documentation, and a 12-month care plan, organized and delivered in submission-ready format. The record serves you regardless of what the VA decides.

Who performs the evaluations?

The clinical health intake is conducted by a former military medic, corpsman, or line medic. Physical and mental health evaluations are performed by independently licensed contracted professionals, reflecting their own clinical judgment.

How are fees structured?

All fees are fixed. No fee is ever charged as a percentage of VA backpay or any VA award.

What does membership guarantee?

Essential Care Membership carries a Satisfaction Guarantee, a Speed Guarantee, and an Outcome Guarantee, each summarized in plain language on the guarantees page. The exact terms, triggers, and eligibility conditions, including the Good Standing requirement, are defined in the Client Services Agreement, which controls.

Can I work with my own representative or a VSO?

Yes. The introduction VHN provides is a courtesy of membership, and you can take your file to any representative or VSO you choose. No payment of any kind flows between VHN and any representative in connection with any introduction.

Is VHN a law firm, a VSO, or a claims company?

No. VHN is not a law firm, is not a Veterans Service Organization, and is not a VA-accredited representative. VHN is a healthcare coordination and case management company. It does not prepare, file, present, or prosecute VA disability claims.

How long does the process take?

Once you complete the clinical intake and your initial medical appointment, VHN commits to delivering your complete provider-backed file within 14 business days, with the accredited representative confirmed ready to submit. The Speed Guarantee backs that commitment.

Are evaluations in person or by telehealth?

Both happen, depending on the provider and your situation. In-person evaluations add objective measurement. Telehealth evaluations document functional impact in narrative form, and providers never record tests they did not perform.

Do I have to pursue a VA claim?

No. Membership produces a complete evaluation of your physical and mental health, documented diagnoses, a 12-month care plan, and a record that serves you regardless of what the VA decides. If you do pursue a claim, an independent accredited representative handles it under their own authority.

For medical professionals

What does the provider network ask of me?

One comprehensive evaluation per veteran. You get an intake packet and service history in advance, evaluate within your scope, document how the condition limits work, sleep, and daily activity, and deliver within five business days with a twelve-month care plan in your own clinical voice.

Does anyone at VHN direct what I find?

No. We never tell you what to diagnose or what to conclude. There is no mechanism in this company for it. Your fee is paid for the encounter and does not move based on what you document or what any form ends up saying.

How are providers paid?

A flat rate per encounter, paid directly by VHN by invoice or direct deposit. No insurance billing, no coding fights, no prior authorizations. Rates vary by state, encounter type, and other factors, and are confirmed in writing during the application process.

For accredited representatives

Does any payment flow between VHN and representatives?

No. No payment of any kind flows between VHN and any representative in connection with any introduction. The application steps exist so you can verify that in writing before anyone signs.

What arrives with an introduction?

A complete medical record: ICD-10 coded diagnoses and functional impact documentation from independently licensed providers, organized and submission-ready. A case manager keeps appointments on schedule and records in order. Filing and representation happen under your own authority.

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Meet my case manager

The program begins with a short conversation: your health history, your service history, and whether VHN's model fits your situation. No pressure, no obligation, and no claims advice, ever.

Scheduling runs on iClosed, an independent service.

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Apply to join the network.

The application starts with a short conversation about your accreditation and whether VHN's model fits your practice. No pressure and no obligation.

Scheduling runs on iClosed, an independent service.

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Apply to join the network.

Pick a time. We walk through visit length, documentation, and pay for your state, so there are no surprises later. Bring the contract to your attorney before you sign. We would rather you did.

Scheduling runs on iClosed, an independent service.