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.
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?
Peninsula Hearing & Balance Center works with the VA Community Care program, which allows eligible veterans to receive audiology services at approved community providers. Call us and we'll help you understand whether you qualify and what steps are involved in getting your care authorized.
What happens during a veteran audiology evaluation?
Your evaluation includes a full hearing assessment, a review of your service and noise exposure history, and — when relevant — testing of the balance system. Your provider will explain every finding in plain language and discuss what your results mean before recommending any next steps.
Do you treat tinnitus, or just diagnose it?
We both evaluate and treat tinnitus. Depending on your results and how significantly tinnitus is affecting your life, we may recommend sound therapy, counseling-based approaches, or hearing aids with built-in tinnitus management features. You'll leave with an actual plan, not just a diagnosis.
What if my main complaint is dizziness or balance problems, not hearing?
Balance problems are very much within our scope. Our providers conduct vestibular evaluations to assess inner ear function and identify the source of dizziness or instability. When findings point toward a condition that benefits from specialist co-management, we coordinate that care so you're supported at every step.
How do I get started if I've never seen an audiologist before?
The easiest first step is a phone call. Our team will ask a few questions about your situation, explain how the scheduling process works with your VA benefits, and get you set up with an appointment time that works for you. There's no complicated intake before you even talk to someone.
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.