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Hearing solutions for Veterans

You served with courage, commitment, and sacrifice. Now it's our turn to serve you.

Phonak hearing aids available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are designed to help Veterans reconnect with conversations, family, and the moments that matter most.

Whether you're experiencing hearing loss, tinnitus, or communication challenges related to military noise exposure, advanced hearing technology may be available through your VA hearing healthcare benefits.

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Why Veterans choose Phonak

  • Premium technology available through the VA
  • Advanced speech understanding in noise
  • AI-powered hearing performance
  • Universal connectivity
  • SCIF-accommodating solutions available
  • Personalized tinnitus support
 
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Community Care Network access

Veterans receiving care through the VA Community Care Network (CCN) may also have access to Phonak hearing solutions through participating providers.

 
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Your next step

Explore hearing aids available through VA and Community Care hearing programs.

 

VA hearing aid questions

Getting hearing aids through the VA is simple:

  1. Enroll in VA Health Care
  2. Schedule a hearing evaluation with a VA Audiologist
  3.  Ask your audiologist if hearing aids are recommended and if you qualify for VA-provided devices

If you’re eligible, your audiologist will walk you through the hearing aid fitting process.

Phonak offers the only hearing aids with a dedicated AI processor designed specifically to improve speech understanding in loud, complex environments. This advanced system:

  • Extracts speech out of background noise
  • Enhances the speaker’s voice
  • Integrates the improved speech into the full sound scene for clearer understanding1

This technology is available in Phonak Audéo I-R Sphere.

Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio Is the only product that can instantly separate speech from noise from any direction, providing you:

  • Clearer conversations1
  • Better performance in crowds1
  • A more natural listening experience1
Find out more about Infinio Sphere

Only premium Phonak hearing aids are available to veterans and active military service members through the VA, DOD, and Community Care Network (CCN).

The VA takes a whole-health approach to care, focusing on what matters most to you. Your hearing aids are a tool and treatment used to support your overall goals.

If there’s specific Phonak technology you’re interested in, bringing it up during your appointment is a great way to start the conversation. It helps your provider understand what’s important to you and how your hearing technology can best support your daily life, your wellness goals, and the moments you don’t want to miss.

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Technology built for those who served

Phonak hearing aids, available through VA clinics nationwide, are designed to deliver advanced hearing performance in every environment — from intimate dinner with close friends to lively family celebrations.

Key Features

 
What makes Phonak premium hearing aids the best choice for veterans?
  • Adaptive Clarity: Conversations instantly stand out from the noise. Unique, patented technology reduces distractions from all around1-2 so you can hear the voices that matter.**
  • AI-Powered Precision: Automatically adapts to your unique listening surroundings.
  • Unlimited Connections: If you can stream it, you can connect to it. Phonak is Made for All. 
  • RightFit™ Custom Design: Customized design for a precise, comfortable fit.
  • Rechargeable Options: Long-lasting, all-day power for freedom and simplicity.
  • Hands-Free Protocol (SCIF) Accommodation: SCIF-ready for secure, government-compliant communication.
  • Intuitive Design: Designed to remove limits. Small and effortless. Made to wear all day.
  • SilentCloud™ Tinnitus Support: Personalized tinnitus relief available anytime, anywhere.
 

References / Footnotes

**In speech in noise situations, compared to the previous generationRaufer, S.,
1. Kohlhauer, P., Jehle, F., Kühnel, V., Preuss, M., Hobi, S. (2024). Spheric Speech Clarity proven to outperform three key competitors for clear speech in noise. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from: https://www.phonak.com/evidence.
2. Wright, A., Kuehnel, V., Keller, M., Seitz-Paquette, K., Latzel, M. (2024). Spheric Speech Clarity applies DNN signal processing to significantly improve speech understanding from any direction and reduce the listening effort. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from https://www.phonak.com/evidence