You Served. Your Hearing Care Should Work As Hard As You Did.
Our doctors of audiology specialize in VA-community care evaluations and treatment, so your benefits connect directly to the hearing help you've earned.
If you're a veteran living in San Diego Metro — Point Loma, Coronado, and greater San Diego County — and you've been struggling with hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance problems, you already know how exhausting it can be to navigate the system while also managing the symptoms. Conversations with family members are frustrating. Sleep is harder than it used to be. The constant ringing doesn't stop when you need quiet. You've put it off long enough, and the good news is that your VA benefits exist precisely to address this — you just need a provider who knows how to work within the system efficiently and treat you with the attention your service deserves.
At Peninsula Hearing & Balance Center, both of our providers hold doctoral degrees in audiology (Au.D.) and have direct experience conducting evaluations and delivering treatment for veterans. We work with the VA Community Care program, which means eligible veterans can receive audiology services here rather than waiting for a VA facility appointment. The evaluation process starts with a thorough hearing assessment that goes well beyond a basic screening. We examine how your ears are functioning, how your brain is processing sound, and whether balance system involvement is a factor — because for many veterans, hearing loss and vestibular issues arrive together after years of noise exposure or blast events.
What you can expect from your appointment is straightforward: a provider who listens before recommending anything, a clear explanation of your results in plain language, and a treatment plan built around your daily life — not a generic protocol. If hearing aids are appropriate, we fit and program devices from leading manufacturers with real-world adjustments, not just out-of-the-box settings. If tinnitus management is part of your picture, we offer structured sound therapy and counseling approaches that have helped veterans move from constant distraction to genuine relief. If balance is the concern, we conduct specialized vestibular testing and coordinate care with the right specialists when that's what's needed.
Veterans often tell us they wish they'd come in sooner. The combination of clinical expertise, a practice designed around their specific needs, and the ability to use their earned benefits without bureaucratic friction makes the difference. We've built this service because we believe the men and women who served this country deserve hearing care that works as hard as they did — and that starts with a single phone call.

VA Community Care — What It Means for You
The VA Community Care program allows eligible veterans to receive audiology care from approved community providers when VA facility access is limited or wait times are extended. Peninsula Hearing & Balance Center works within this framework so that your benefits apply to your care here. We encourage you to call us directly so we can walk you through the authorization process and help you understand what your coverage includes before your first appointment.
Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Built From Service
Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus are among the most common service-connected conditions for veterans, and they rarely improve on their own without intervention. Our audiologists assess the full picture — how much hearing has been lost, at which frequencies, and how severely tinnitus is affecting concentration, sleep, and quality of life. From there, we build a treatment plan that fits your specific situation, whether that means hearing aids, tinnitus sound therapy, or a combination of both.
Balance and Vestibular Evaluation
For veterans who've experienced blast exposure or head trauma, balance problems often accompany hearing loss and are just as disruptive to daily life. Our providers conduct specialized vestibular evaluations to assess how the inner ear's balance system is functioning and identify where the problem originates. When findings indicate the need for additional specialist care, we coordinate that referral so you're not navigating it alone.
Ongoing Care, Not Just a One-Time Visit
Your hearing and balance needs may change over time, and our relationship with you is built to adapt as they do. Follow-up appointments, hearing aid adjustments, and tinnitus counseling sessions are all part of how we support veterans beyond the initial evaluation. We document your progress carefully, which also supports any VA disability claims or re-evaluations that depend on accurate audiological records.
Veterans with service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus deserve more than a rushed appointment. Our doctors of audiology bring doctoral-level expertise to every evaluation — and the time to actually understand your history before making a single recommendation.
Common Questions
Can I be seen here using my VA benefits?
What happens during a veteran audiology evaluation?
Do you treat tinnitus, or just diagnose it?
What if my main complaint is dizziness or balance problems, not hearing?
How do I get started if I've never seen an audiologist before?
Available at all our locations
VA Services is offered at every Peninsula Hearing & Balance Center office. Pick the location nearest you:
Call Us to Schedule Your Veteran Audiology Evaluation
Serving veterans across San Diego Metro — Point Loma, Coronado, and greater San Diego County. Our front desk team is ready to answer your questions, help you understand your VA Community Care eligibility, and get your appointment scheduled. Call Peninsula Hearing & Balance Center today.