A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed expansion of the Audiology Clinic is scheduled for Feb. 3, at 9 a.m., in Building 29, Room 6, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Veterans, family members, and the public are invited to attend the ceremony. The expanded Audiology Clinic will improve Veteran access for hearing evaluations by decreasing wait time for appointments and doubling capacity to serve Veterans, said Dr. Alan Sias, Chief of Audiology at the St. Cloud VA. “The expanded Audiology Clinic meets a critical need for Central Minnesota Veterans, Sias said. Hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus) are the two highest claimed conditions for service connected disability; consequently, audiology services are in high demand by Veterans.” The new clinic features six audiology booths, twice the number previously available, in a 2,800 square foot addition near Building 29. An additional 1,800 square feet of existing space was remodeled. Veterans with hearing loss as a result of military service should file a disability claim with the VA. Information on filing disability claims and applying for VA health care benefits is available in every Minnesota county through the County Veteran Service Office. Veterans may also call the St. Cloud VA at 320-255-6340, or apply online at 1010ez.med.va.gov.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:20:39 +0000
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