Hearing Loss/Tinnitus

Can I Get a Hearing Aid from the VA?

Fact sheet explains the qualifications Veterans need in order to get a hearing aid from the VA.

National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

Conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language.

Noise & Military Service - Implications for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus

A summary of an Institute of Medicine study on hearing loss and tinnitus among Veterans.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Explains how we hear; causes, effects and symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss; and describes treatments and research. How to recognize hearing loss.

Tinnitus - Causes & Treatment

Summary of tinnitus causes and treatment.

Tinnitus Information

Fact sheet from the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research includes a description of symptoms and information on evaluation and treatment.

Tinnitus Overview

Information on hearing loss, tinnitus and treatment options.

Tinnitus Support Groups

Find self-help groups in your area where you can exchange information and talk with other people with tinnitus.

Tinnitus Treatment Options

Overview of eight treatment options including amplification (hearing aids), cochlear implants/electric stimulation and sound therapy.

Understanding Tinnitus

Information on causes, treatment, self-help and additional information.

VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research

Works to alleviate the communicative, social and economic problems resulting from auditory system impairments. Steps on filing a claim for service connection for hearing loss.

VA Polytrauma System of Care

Provides comprehensive inter-disciplinary care at Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers and Polytrauma Network Sites for Veterans and returning Service Members with injuries to more than one physical region or organ system. Each site treats traumatic brain injury (TBI), hearing loss, amputations, fractures, burns and visual impairments. Check out the locations of all sites.

  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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