How To Get Hearing Aids from VA. Dr. Cliff Olson, Navy Veteran and Audiologist from Anthem Arizona, discusses how you can get listening to aids from the VA (Veterans Administration).
How To Get Hearing Aids from VA
Web site: https://www.DrCliffAuD.com
Clinic Web site: https://www.AppliedHearingAZ.com
The method of getting listening to aids from the VA could be complicated. Particularly as a result of there are two separate departments, the VHA and VBA that do listening to assessments. Nevertheless, solely considered one of these departments can get you listening to aids.
Listed here are the 6 issues it’s essential learn about getting listening to aids from the VA:
1. Discover out if you’re Eligible for Listening to Aids – To be eligible, you have to NOT be Dishonorably Discharged, Will need to have been activated throughout your time within the Reserves or Nationwide Guard, or on Lively Obligation for twenty-four months. Your listening to loss doesn’t must be brought on by the army to get listening to aids from the VA. Notice: there are exceptions to those standards so I like to recommend making use of for Well being Advantages Regardless.
2. Apply for VA Well being Advantages – To use for well being advantages, it’s essential both Name Veterans Well being Administration (VHA)- 1-877-222-Vets (Monday – Friday 8am-8pm ET).
Go On-line – https://www.vets.gov/health-care/apply/.
Or, print out the Type 10-10 EZ https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/1010EZ-fillable.pdf and Mail it to: Well being Eligibility Heart
2957 Clairmont Rd., Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30329, or take it into your closest VA facility.
Should you need assistance making use of discover a Veterans Service Officer to assist FREE of cost at (888)777-4443.
3. Make an appointment with audiology – You’ll be able to request an appointment through the software course of, or you may name or go to your native VA facility to schedule an appointment. Some amenities you may schedule on line via your MyHealth Portal.
4. Appointments for “Listening to Aids” and “Compensation” are various things – If you’d like listening to aids, it’s essential undergo the Veterans Well being Administration (VHA), in order for you compensation as a consequence of a listening to incapacity suffered whereas serving, it’s essential undergo the Veterans Advantages Administration (VBA). The contact # for the VBA is (800)827-1000.
5. All VA amenities are separate – You’ll be able to’t simply stroll into or name any VA clinic and get serviced. In case you are transferring to a distinct state, you have to contact your Enrollment Coordinator or Well being Advantages Advisor at your present VA facility to alter your most popular VA location. In case you are travelling or are a “snow chook”, you have to contact your Touring Vets Coordinator to be seen at a distinct VA location. Do that earlier than you journey. 30 days discover is advisable.
6. Do not anticipate to get your listening to aids on the identical day as your listening to take a look at – It takes time to order listening to aids. There are additionally many different Vets who’re scheduled for listening to support becoming so you have to wait your flip. Listening to support fittings normally happen 2 weeks to 4 weeks from the testing date. Simply be affected person!
Particular due to Dr. Emily Raway, audiologist from Minneapolis Minnesota VA, and Dr. Paige Tatge, audiologist from the Phoenix Arizona VA.
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I have a pair for a few years now ,I hear stuff that is scary
This was very good presentation for the VA, you were are right on target. Thank you for serving!
Thank you, very helpful video. Love the energy as well.
Thanks for the video.
How long does it take to get the hearing aids once they’ve been ordered. My VA said 2 months!? Like what? They aren’t even the custom ones. GN Resound is what I’m getting. Please if anyone knows. Is it normal for that long of a wait.
Heh "Snowboarding" Heh.
Was diagnosed with moderate hearing loss after a 45 minute exams by the VA audiologist. I was given the Oticon More 1, rechargeable hearing aide. It is unbelievable, that I can now clearly hear. My audiologist said that I can come in to see him anytime at the VA hospital and he cleans and checks the settings. Great service from them VA. He told me that privately it would cost at least $7,000. Any eligible veteran should have their hearing checked at the VA. It took me two days from the time my prime VA doctor called and made an appointment for me.
Dr. O Thank you n God Bless!
Thanks Doctor Cliff, you provided the best answers on how to proceed with the VA. Great! information 🙂
I was in the army active duty for three years, was told that family income level was to high to get va benefits.I went to my local vso and he got me a hearing test and Ive waited three months with no test results.Finally the iso officer found out that I was turned down with no explanation.Just like the army Friggin you get for friggin you got.he Vso officer wants me to come back in when I receive this turn down letter.I guess I will join and see what excuse they will come up with then.Thanks,its not as easy as it sounds.
Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$
Your page is gold! Thanks doc
Recently discovered your vlogs and youtube videos. They are great source of information and I have used them to educate myself so I know what I should expect from hearing aids and providers. I have an appointment to pickup my 2nd set of hearing aids from my VAMC. The process of my getting my first pair did not include real ear measurement. Waiting to see if they will use it this time. Do you know if the VA in general uses real ear measurement or is it impossible due to the shear number of patients and short staffing? I am guessing the number of patients is the reason I have had no follow up appointments from my first pair……I lost my first pair after 3 years and that is the only reason I had to go in for my last hearing test before getting the new set. I have created a list of questions for my audiologist at my fitting. I am not judgmental of them because I know they are understaffed and have heavy patient load so I will be respectful and considerate when i ask my questions. I would like to see more videos on the VA and audiology if you have time. Thank you for your service and these videos.
I received new hearing aids about a year ago thru my federal Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. Well, I hate them!
Do you think the VHA will honor my request, and will I still be eligible for new hearing aids?
I received Phonak hearing aids from the VA 4 plus years ago. Follow up care is severely lacking. The VA believes in replacing hearing aids every 5 years. There is no provision for any examinations in those 5 years. It is set and forget.
One of my aids broke in April. I took it to the VA clinic, who shipped it to Denver CO. It was returned in 15 days, and broke again in 4 days.
It was again shipped to Denver, where it was repaired, but not reprogramed. Reprograming must be done at the local VA. I got an appointment 60 days later only because of a cancellation. There is no provision for any loaner hearing aids. I relied on $129 hearing amplifiers from Amazon
The VA did reprogram my current aids, and they are now working, but they have failed 3 times in the last year. My new Hearing Aids will not be available until September 29, 2021.
Lessons: 1)Have a backup plan Your broken aids may be repaired in 2 weeks, but not reprogramed, therefore they will be useless. 2) Get your hearing checked more frequently by a civilian provider. Some can program VA aids.
As always with the VA, be your own advocate and Good Luck.
I was in the army for 20 months and didn't know I had benfits until 2012 and Iget both eyeglasses & hearing aids from the VA hospital and I got an upcoming hearing test july 28th and I would like to find out what hearing brandsthey are using now any way to find out
have you had any experience with the VA audiology in Prescott, az
Will the VA take away your benefits if you get a hearing aid?
NOOOOOOOOOOO dont take them form the v.a 12 times i sent them back becauce they wont work got them in the mail 2 days ago 3 frinds tried to get them to work my 25 yr old daughtertried to get them to work i sent them back THE V.A. KEEPS MY H.A. MORE THAN I DO they are pure junk
Dr Cliff Fellow Veteran Thank You for your Service . I get my hearing Aids & Glassses from The VA .
Dr. Cliff Does the VA use Real ear measures when you get your hearing aids I have an appt. in October to get mine.
What? 😂
May I callyou with wquestion?
Qualification for VA health benefits requires a financial means test. This should have been number one on your list.
Can a veteran see a private sector clinic to get hearing aids and have their VA benefit cover the cost or is their only option to go to the VA?
What if you already have hearing aids prior to getting out of the service? I've had my hearing aids for a year while active duty. I'm in the process of getting the va exams for my ratings. Is the process still the same when I need new hearing aids?
Awesome information
Dr. Cliff I just received my Hearing Aids through for my tinnitus disability. They work great. I served active duty and in 2017 started receiving Compensation for this disability. Your information was very helpful.
In my experience as an audiologist it can take as long as four months from the time of the hearing test to getting the actual hearing aids
This is amazing information
Thank you so much Dr. Cliff! My husband needs hearing aides badly but we both were very confused about the process and cost to us, etc.
Getting benefits from the VA, as of 2015, is also income based. They have 8 Priority levels and if your income is higher than what they call Priority 5, you're SOL unless you have a service-related problem. I came in at Priority 8, so no VA for me even though I am a military retiree. I do now have the possibility of using TruHearing via the Tricare for Life GEHA supplement I'm paying for, but haven't explored what they might cover yet.
Great video, thank you, but you didn't say anything about cost or if the aids would be free.
I got my hearing aids, Phonak B90, they suck. Oh I can hear the keys in ur pocket but still can’t hear you. Voices r very hard to hear. Great Bluetooth for ur cell phone…rated zero for bilateral, USMC machine gunner 5 yrs….wonder why I can’t hear….VA is not your friend…..
I am 60% hearing connected disabled from the Vietnam era. If I apply for hearing aids will I lose my compensation?
Bad right ear 50% Disabled PTSD just made an appointment to see VA doctor and how do i get PTSD upgrade
I'm 68 eligible for VA hearing aids for moderate hearing loss mostly in the high range both ears. Worked with jet fighter aircraft & have tinnus.
Would you help me select the best one of these offered? The VA is not helping with the selection, just gave me Oticon for trial period. I like rechargeable if its best.
GN ReSound, Oticon Opn1, Phonak Audeo B90-Direct, Unitron Moxi All, Starley, Widex, Siemens/Signia.
Thanks
what about if you are a spouse?
Chris: I exchanged a couple of emails with you several weeks ago regarding my hearing situation. I had purchased hearing aids (at the recommendation of an MD) from a retail hearing aid company about 4 years ago (Siemans brand) and have never been satisfied with them. At your recommendation I went to a Dr. of Audiology and received a thorough examination which confirmed a severe hearing loss.
I was having a real problem with the ends of the Siemans models staying in my ears. To solve the issue of the hearing aid "bell tip" sliding out the Audiologist recommended that she make a mold of my ear canal which was done. I am currently wearing a demo set with individual batteries (Phonak Brand). Tomorrow I will be exchanging these for the Phonak hearing aids with the lithium ion battery. The issue for me is price. The Phonaks with the lithium ion battery cost $6,500.00. If I purchase the Phonaks I will have invested $10,000.00 in hearing aids in the past 4 years.
The Audiologist recommended that I check with the VA (Marine veteran) which I have done but apparently eligibility depends on income and although I am retired my wife is still working and the VA rep. suggested that they may pay a few hundred dollars if I qualify but I would have to start all over again with a VA audiologist. I will have two weeks to try the newer Phonaks and will try talking to the local VA clinic again.
Another great informative video! Keep them coming. I am very thankful for your time and effort to put these videos together.
Just got my hearing aids from the VA. It was a bit of a process (even got inner ear surgery) but it was very worth while. I now am rid of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome and have a set of Phonak Audeo B-90 Direct HAs — a very expensive set. The VA is also supplying free batteries, domes and was filters for life. This is the ONLY way I could have gotten hearing aids. The VA took away my nightmare and restored my ability to hear. If you are eligible, you need to do this!