Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Welcome to Veterans Desk, your trusted resource for connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities to serve our nation’s veterans. This guide is designed for Ophthalmologists interested in joining the VA Community Care Network (CCN) to provide comprehensive eye care services, from diagnostics to surgical interventions.
Choose your regional enrollment portal:
VA training may include:
Use of VA electronic systems (if applicable)
Visit:
Veterans are at increased risk for visual impairments due to aging, service-related injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), diabetes, or hazardous exposure during deployment. Vision loss can significantly impact independence, mental health, and overall quality of life.
As an Ophthalmologist in the VA CCN, you provide essential services for veterans facing conditions such as:
Help veterans maintain vision, independence, and quality of life
From diagnostics and medication to surgical management.
Receive compensation for VA-authorized and medically necessary services
Partner with primary care, endocrinology, and rehabilitation teams
Access training focused on ocular disease in military and aging populations
Help veteran families navigate one of the most complex healthcare and service systems their children will encounter — with your expertise as the guide.
Covered services typically include:
Other procedures included in the veteran’s VA-approved care plan
Yes. If those services are part of the veteran’s care plan, referrals can be coordinated through the VA.
Yes. Surgical procedures are covered when medically indicated and authorized by the VA.
Yes. Collaborative care ensures continuity and well-documented treatment plans, especially for veterans with comorbid conditions like diabetes or neurological disorders.
Licensed Ophthalmologist can begin the enrollment process in the VA Community Care Network through Optum (Regions 1–3) or TriWest (Regions 4–5). Veterans Desk provides education. The VA’s administrators handle enrollment.
