Veteran Benefits
Hearing Aids & Medical Devices
Enrolled veterans can receive hearing aids, eyeglasses, prosthetics, and home medical equipment at no cost - including free batteries, repairs, and replacements.
Who this is for
If you are straining to hear conversations, squinting to read, or getting by with equipment you paid for yourself, enrolled veterans can receive hearing aids, glasses, and mobility equipment at no cost - batteries and repairs included.
In plain language
What Hearing Aids & Medical Devices covers
- Hearing aids and eyeglasses at no cost for eligible enrolled veterans
- Free batteries, repairs, and replacement of VA-issued hearing aids
- Prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, and hospital beds
- Direct access to VA audiology for a hearing test, often without a referral
VA Hearing Aids: How to Get Them and What They CostOfficial video - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - theSITREP
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Key facts & current figures
- Enrolled veterans get hearing aids at no cost when eligible, including free batteries, repairs, and replacements - typically replaced every 4 to 5 years or when your hearing changes.
- You can often go straight to VA audiology for a hearing test without a separate referral.
- The VA also provides eyeglasses, prosthetics, wheelchairs, walkers, and home medical equipment when prescribed for your care.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss are the two most common service-connected conditions among aging veterans.
General figures, current as of December 2025 and reviewed each year. Your exact amount depends on your situation - always confirm on va.gov.
Hearing aids, batteries, and repairs - all covered
- If you are enrolled in VA health care and eligible, the VA provides hearing aids at no cost to you, fitted by a VA audiologist.
- The VA also mails you free batteries and handles repairs and replacements - you do not pay out of pocket. Hearing aids are generally replaced every 4 to 5 years or sooner if your hearing changes.
- Many veterans can go directly to audiology for a hearing test without first seeing a primary-care doctor for a referral.
Prosthetics and everyday medical devices
- Beyond hearing aids, VA prosthetic services cover eyeglasses, artificial limbs, wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, canes, and hospital beds.
- Devices are prescribed by your VA care team, then delivered, maintained, and repaired through the VA at no cost when you qualify.
Hearing loss and tinnitus as a disability claim
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss are among the most common service-connected conditions, especially for veterans exposed to gunfire, aircraft, or heavy machinery.
- Even a rating of 0 or 10 percent for tinnitus opens the door to VA health care and hearing devices. It is always worth having your hearing checked.
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Your step-by-step action plan
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First
See what you qualify for
If you are straining to hear conversations, squinting to read, or getting by with equipment you paid for yourself, enrolled veterans can receive hearing aids, glasses, and mobility equipment at no cost - batteries and repairs included.
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Collect your documents
Pull your DD-214 and any records that support your claim - we can help you figure out exactly what you need.
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Apply for the benefit
Enroll in VA health care, then ask your VA clinic for an audiology appointment. Hearing loss and tinnitus are also common grounds for a disability claim - we can help you understand both paths.
Who to call & where to go
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Enroll in VA health care, then ask your VA clinic for an audiology appointment. Hearing loss and tinnitus are also common grounds for a disability claim - we can help you understand both paths.
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