VA Community Care Network · In-Network Provider

Veterans: your VA benefits
can cover MeRT treatment.

Brain Treatment Center Michigan is an in-network VA Community Care Network provider. If you're enrolled in VA healthcare, you may be able to access MeRT® neurostimulation treatment at no additional cost through your existing VA coverage.

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VA CCN in-network provider
Veteran-led organization
MDD + PTSD co-evaluation available
Metro Detroit + Grand Rapids
Step-by-step referral guide

How to request a Community Care referral to Brain Treatment Center Michigan

The VA Community Care system requires precise language and self-advocacy to ensure your referral reaches the right clinic. Follow these five steps exactly — and don't hesitate to contact us if you need help navigating the process.

1

Schedule an appointment with your VA provider

Make an appointment with your VA Primary Care Provider (PCP) or VA Mental Health Provider. This is the starting point for any Community Care referral.

2

Use this exact language

Be specific. If the referral does not name the clinic and location precisely, you may be routed to a generic TMS provider instead of Brain Treatment Center Michigan.

For Metro Detroit / Sterling Heights
"I am requesting a Community Care referral to Brain Treatment Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, for neurostimulation treatment for Major Depressive Disorder."
Use this exact wording. If your provider asks for an address: 5555 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48310.
For Grand Rapids
"I am requesting a Community Care referral to Brain Treatment Center, Byron Center, Michigan, for neurostimulation treatment for Major Depressive Disorder."
If your provider asks for an address: 8535 Byron Commerce Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.

Why exact wording matters

If the referral is not specific, you may be routed into a generic TMS clinic instead of the provider you are requesting. The words "neurostimulation" and "Brain Treatment Center" plus the specific city are the key anchors. Do not substitute "TMS" or omit the clinic name.

3

Advocate for yourself — and repeat if needed

You may need to repeat your request and confirm the clinic name and location are entered correctly in the system. This is normal in the VA process. Be persistent — you have the right to request Community Care when it's clinically appropriate.

4

Confirm when Community Care contacts you

Once your consult is approved, the VA's Community Care office will contact you to schedule. When they call, confirm again that your referral is specifically to Brain Treatment Center, Sterling Heights or Brain Treatment Center, Byron Center — not a generic TMS clinic.

5

We can help keep your referral on track

In some cases, our clinic can contact the VA directly to help ensure your referral is properly routed and moving forward. Contact our care team at (269) 430-7966 if your referral is stalling or you need help navigating the process.

Metro Detroit / Sterling Heights

5555 Metropolitan Parkway
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 330-0004

Grand Rapids

8535 Byron Commerce Dr SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 407-4789
PTSD and MDD — often co-occurring

If you have PTSD, you may also qualify for MDD coverage

Many veterans living with PTSD also meet clinical criteria for Major Depressive Disorder — a condition that VA coverage and TRICARE explicitly cover for TMS treatment. The two conditions frequently co-occur, but they are not always diagnosed together.

Our physician can evaluate both

Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO is a board-certified physician who conducts a full clinical evaluation before any treatment begins — including a intake evaluation with our psychiatrist as part of the intake process. If you come to us with a primary PTSD diagnosis, our team can assess whether MDD is also present and document it appropriately for coverage purposes.

This matters because VA Community Care coverage for neurostimulation is authorized for MDD. A complete clinical picture — not just a PTSD diagnosis in isolation — may open additional coverage pathways. Contact care team to discuss your specific situation before beginning the referral process.

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About our clinic

Veteran-led. Physician-led. Built for this.

Brain Treatment Center Michigan is not a generic TMS clinic that also treats veterans. We are a veteran-led organization with established relationships in the VA CCN system, experience with the Walking With Warriors program, and a physician team that understands the unique needs of the military community.

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Veteran-led organization

Our CEO Nathaniel Dickman is a retired USAF Lt. Colonel and Delta Airlines First Officer. We understand the culture, the barriers to seeking care, and what it means to serve. Brain Treatment Center Michigan has partnered with Walking With Warriors and continues to develop its VA CCN referral pipeline specifically to serve the veteran community.

Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO

Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO

Medical Director · Board-Certified Physician · Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Dr. Wallace reviews every patient's EEG findings, approves every treatment protocol, and personally conducts results appointments. She conducts full intake evaluation with our psychiatrists as part of intake — including assessment for co-occurring MDD in veterans presenting with PTSD.

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Talk to care team before you start the referral process

Our care team can walk you through your specific coverage situation, help you understand what to say to your VA provider, and confirm which location is best for you — before you go through the referral process.

This call can save you significant time navigating the VA system.

Call (269) 430-7966 — ask for our care team
info@braintreatmentusa.com
Metro Detroit (Sterling Heights) & Grand Rapids

Request a consultation

Please do not include detailed medical information in this form. A coordinator will contact you to discuss your situation through appropriate channels.

If we miss your call, we will try you twice more before the end of the next business day. We typically respond within one business day. Your information is never shared.

What happens next:

1. Our care team calls you within one business day
2. They answer your questions and check insurance if applicable
3. If it's a fit, they schedule your evaluation — no obligation at any step.

Questions about VA coverage? Call care team.

(269) 430-7966