Free or low-cost hearing health care, including hearing aids, through VA health benefits
. Monthly tax-free payments through VA disability compensation.
What hearing aids can I get from the VA?
If you're diagnosed with hearing loss, your VHA benefits include
Oticon products
. We have a full line of instruments designed to address the entire range of hearing needs. Ask for Oticon by name.
How do I get new hearing aids from the VA?
- Resources and support.
- Call us. 800-698-2411.
- Visit a medical center or regional office. Find a VA location.
Do veterans spouses get free hearing aids?
The VA covers hearing aids for most people who meet basic eligibility requirements for VA benefits and have demonstrable hearing loss
. This is important for many veterans, and their surviving spouses, who are unable to afford hearing devices, which can cost thousands of dollars.
How long does it take to get hearing aids from the VA?
The process of getting your VA hearing aids could take
more than a month
– but we have seen cases where veterans had to wait one to two years before they received their hearing aids.
Does the VA cover hearing loss?
VA Disability Rating: Depends on severity.
Loss of both ears=50%. Loss of one ear, 30%. “Deformity” and/or partial loss may be compensated at 10% depending on circumstances
.
How long do VA hearing aids last?
Hearing aids can last anywhere from
three years to seven
— for some people, even longer. Variables affecting this lifespan include how well the instrument is built, how well it's maintained, and how much wear and tear it experiences being worn in your ear for many hours a day.
How often can veterans get new hearing aids?
The VA allows for one replacement of lost hearing aids
every five years
, and Letzer previously thought he lost a set during a break-in of his vehicle, he said.
How do I get a VA hearing loss claim?
How do I win my VA hearing loss claim? It is highly recommended you
obtain a medical Nexus opinion for Hearing Loss completed by qualified medical provider
. This will help you win and service connect your VA disability claim for hearing loss, even if you've been denied in the past.
Do I get my husband's VA benefits if he dies?
If you're the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness,
you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC).
Do you have to wear hearing aids all the time?
It is recommended to wear hearing aids all of the time
; except when you are sleeping, showering, having your hair done, swimming or when in a dangerously loud environment. Be patient and give your brain a chance to adapt to all of the wonderful new sounds of life!
