Enrollment Starts with a Referral

Navy Wounded Warrior is a voluntary program. Sailors and Coastguardsmen will not be automatically transferred into the program at the change in medical status. To take advantage of Navy Wounded Warrior's offerings, every service member must first be referred. 

Sailors and Coastguardsmen can self-refer, but sometimes the hardest person to advocate for is yourself. With that, others can refer service members into the program to begin the process. This includes medical providers at civilian or military facilities, command leadership, chaplains, Physical Evaluation Board liaison officers, staff at Fleet and Family Services, Ombudsmen, caregivers, friends, family, and other colleagues.

Timeline

After the referral is received, staff open a case and initiate contact within a few days. Once the referral is accepted, they then undertake an initial needs assessment to understand what gaps exist between the service member's current state and their desired outcome. From there, the case is sent to the Enrollment Committee, ideally within two business weeks of the referral.