Veteran's Hearing Aids

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Yes, veterans can get hearing aids through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

Eligibility
Veterans who are eligible for VA care or services may be eligible for hearing aids, including:
Veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disabilities
Veterans with non-compensable service connected disability for hearing loss
Former POWs, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients

Veterans receiving increased pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound
Services

VA audiologists provide a range of services, including:
Disability audiology exams
Medical opinions on the relationship between military service and hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders
Assessment, evaluation, treatment, and management of hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders
Fitting and programming hearing aids and other assistive listening devices

Enrollment
To receive hearing aids, veterans must:
Register at the health Administration/enrollment section of the VA Medical Center of their choice
Schedule an appointment at the Audiology and Speech Pathology Clinic for a hearing evaluation

Ordering
Veterans can order hearing aids:
Over the phone at (303) 273-6200
Online at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
Through the mail with VA Form 2346a

Cost
If hearing aids are recommended and fit, they, repairs, and future batteries are at no charge to the veteran, as long as they maintain VA eligibility for care.

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Eligibility
Veterans who are eligible for VA care or services may be eligible for hearing aids, including:
Veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disabilities
Veterans with non-compensable service connected disability for hearing loss
Former POWs, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients

One more.

Veterans whose hearing loss was caused by a medical condition that's covered by the VA.

That's how I got my hearing aids.

It's also important to note that veteran's who are eligible for hearing aids are eligible for upgrades to the latest technology every 3-4 years.
 
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