The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division recognizes the courage of Minnesota's veterans, and extends heartfelt gratitude for your service.

Many veterans are affected by tinnitus, hearing loss, auditory processing disorder or hyperacusis from exposure to loud noise during their service. Tinnitus, hearing loss, auditory processing disorder and hyperacusis may not show up until years after exposure. This is why routine hearing tests are a great idea for veterans.

If you haven't gotten your hearing tested recently, here's how:

1. Register for care at a VA Health Care Center. If you're already registered, you can go right to step 2.
2. Contact your VA Health Care Center's Audiology Services office to schedule an appointment.
   • Ask if you need a referral and follow any instructions.
   • If you regularly receive care from a VA Clinic that does not have Audiology Services, contact your clinic to find out where you should get your hearing tested.
3. Get your hearing tested! Discuss how often you should have routine hearing tests with the audiologist.

VA Health Care Centers serving Minnesota

Fargo VA Medical Center

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

St. Cloud VA Health Care System

Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System

More information about hearing loss is available in our Veterans and hearing health guide.

Do you have other questions? Please contact us!