38 C.F.R. § 17.152

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 17.152 - Devices to assist in overcoming the handicap of deafness

Devices for assisting in overcoming the handicap of deafness (including telecaptioning television decoders) may be furnished to any veteran who is profoundly deaf (rated 80% or more disabled for hearing impairment by the Department of Veterans Affairs) and is entitled to compensation on account of such hearing impairment.

38 C.F.R. §17.152

53 FR 46607, Nov. 18, 1988. Redesignated at 61 FR 21966, May 13, 1996; 79 FR 54616 , Sept. 12, 2014

Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1717(c)