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Cochlear Implants and Veterans, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

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1.  What auditory rehabilitation devices does the VA provide to Veterans with hearing loss? Hearing aids Osseo-integrated devices Cochlear implants All of the above

2.  What are the traditional audiological criteria for a Veteran to receive a cochlear implant? Binaural HINT sentence score of 40% or poorer Best aided HINT sentence score of 40% or poorer Best aided sentence score of 50% or poorer in the ear to be implanted and less than or equal to 60% bilaterally or in the best aided condition Best aided sentence understanding of 60% or poorer

3.  What are the common barriers for Veterans in receiving cochlear implant care? Finances Distance from a VA center providing cochlear implant services Lack of education about candidacy B and C

4.  What components are necessary to carry out Telehealth with cochlear implants? Device with camera and microphone, internet, email, and CI hardware Smartphone CI hardware Patient must be tech savvy

5.  Where can a Veteran receive cochlear implant services through the VA? VA Hospital Hearing Aid dispensing office Community Care Clinic A and C