Question
Does the VA cover the hearing aids for a dependent child of a veteran? The child was born while the veteran was in service.
Answer
No, dependents of veterans are not eligible for hearing aids. Dependents of active duty military personnel are eligible for hearing aids under military benefit programs.
Kyle C. Dennis, Ph.D. Deputy Director, Audiology and Speech Pathology Service (117A) VA Central Office 50 Irving Street NW Washington DC 20422 (202) 745-8379 kyle.dennis@med.va.gov
Kyle C. Dennis, PhD, CCC-A, FAAA
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