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Overview
This guideline from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) provides an algorithm for evaluation and treatment of headache, including standardized headache assessments and additional screening tools. Other resources on this webpage include health care provider tools and related guidelines.
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Date: December 17, 2025
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
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