Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Audiology Services
Our Team: Audiologists, Health Technicians, and Graduate Trainees
Audiologists
VA is the largest employer of audiologists in the United States, with nearly 1,400 audiologists. Audiologists are licensed healthcare professionals who care for Veterans through the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing disorders to include hearing loss, balance impairment and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Using evidence-based practices and state-of-the art diagnostic tools, VA audiologists take a comprehensive approach to assess Veterans’ hearing, tinnitus, and balance. They develop personalized treatment plans, counsel patients and their families on intervention strategies, and educate them on effective hearing health practices.
VA audiologists utilize a Whole Health approach that aligns with each Veteran’s unique goals and lifestyle. If hearing aids or other devices are recommended, they are provided at no cost to eligible Veterans, including repairs, and other accessories to include batteries, as long as VA eligibility for care is maintained. Additionally, VA audiologists ensure that hearing aid fittings are verified using scientifically validated methods to optimize comfort and performance. They also administer outcome measurements to assess the effectiveness of treatments post hearing aid fitting. This process ensures Veterans receive high-quality care tailored to their specific needs.
Health Technicians in Audiology
Health technicians that specialize in audiology are essential members of the hearing healthcare team. They provide vital support to audiologists, enhancing the efficiency and quality of care delivered to Veterans experiencing hearing loss. VHA audiology services employs nearly 400 health technicians who provide essential hearing healthcare support under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. Many health technicians in VHA audiology services have earned the prestigious Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) designation by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). This specialized certification enhances capabilities and versatility of health technicians in audiology services, equipping them with advanced skills in hearing conservation and contributing to improving hearing health outcomes for Veterans.
Graduate Trainees
VHA audiology services is proud to be a leading teaching facility for future audiologists, providing over 150 graduate trainees who gain hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. This program not only enhances the skills of aspiring professionals but also brings fresh perspectives and innovative practices to our services.
Comprehensive Hearing Care Services
VA audiologists provide a range of comprehensive clinical services to Veterans to include diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid services, hearing conservation, aural rehabilitation, vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, tinnitus assessment and management, auditory processing disorder evaluations, ototoxic monitoring, and virtual telehealth services.
VA audiology provides cutting-edge hearing technology to Veterans through national contracts with the top five hearing aid manufacturers, offering the latest, premium models in various styles. In addition to hearing aids, VA offers surgically implantable devices such as cochlear implants for severe to profound hearing loss and auditory osseointegrated devices for those unable to use traditional aids. VA provides cochlear implant services at over 125 sites of care. To enhance communication, VA also provides premium wireless accessories, including small microphones for improved hearing at a distance, TV streaming devices, remote controls, and smartphone apps, along with assistive listening and alerting devices tailored to meet individual Veteran needs.
VHA audiology - Site Navigation
- VHA Audiology Services - Home
- Direct Access and Getting Started with VHA Audiology Services
- Our Team: Audiologists, Health Technicians, and Graduate Trainees
Contact Information
Email inquiries to the VA audiology service can be sent to: vhaaspsprogramoffice@va.gov
Resources
- VA Audiology Fact Sheet (PDF)
- VA Hearing Aids Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Denver Logistic Center (DLC) Homepage
- How to Order Batteries through the DLC
- How to Request a Hearing Aid Repair through the DLC
- How to order batteries and accessories through VA.gov
