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| Frenchie |
| Posted on: December 28th, 2011, 4:39pm |
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Maximum Member2 LIke to hear from anyone that was Co C 4/31
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got my hearing aids(both sides) early this year (2011) and i have to say it has improved my life in a big way. Im very grateful to be able to receive them from the VA...These devices im told normally run about 1K a piece (I needed two).
there were several screw ups on their part but i knew i would get them so it was a minor inconvenience.
TV watching is MUCH better..no guesses from me as to what was said when i speak with loved ones..they gave me PLENTY of batteries. They are not helpful when using a telephone and in my case ,when using a bluetooth earpiece, i have to plan ahead and only wear one hearing aid.
If you think you have a service connected hearing problem i encourage you to get tested by the VA first.
I tried the costco earphones for tv viewing. They were good and comfy but not good enough and they wouldnt be helpful in normal day activities...extensions cords is only a few feet...:) |
Frenchie - Gilbert E Manasselian
C 4/31 Feb 68 to Feb 69
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| larrygranny1 |
| Posted on: January 4th, 2012, 7:55pm |
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| Agree with you..........new life started after getting them. |
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| Larry D Mcknight |
| Posted on: May 8th, 2013, 10:51am |
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I have a hearing with the Decision Review Officer on the 20th of this month for my appeal for Tinnnitus.
Has anyone been to this type of hearing and is there anything I need to know that I can tell them.
I was turned down on my original filing, was told my condition was cause from my
work conditions. |
Larry D. Mcknight
B Co., HHC S-4 2/1
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| Frenchie |
| Posted on: May 9th, 2013, 4:07pm |
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Maximum Member2 LIke to hear from anyone that was Co C 4/31
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Larry: i have tinnitius as well ...in my case i worked in an office environment for most of my work life. If you worked in a noisy environment that could be an issue ... In most cases i would think you were required to wear ear plugs to block out noise etc....
most places that are noisy wont let you work unless you use hearing protection/ear plugs.
Maybe some paper documentation from your employer would be helpful....hope that helps a little.
You might want to consult a Service Rep at the VA in your community. |
Frenchie - Gilbert E Manasselian
C 4/31 Feb 68 to Feb 69
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| Larry D Mcknight |
| Posted on: May 9th, 2013, 7:52pm |
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| Thanks Frenchie. I work in the coal industry for around 30 years, but was required to wear ear muffs when we were around equipment. If they caught you without them, that was a firing situation, so you did what you were told. I was salary and couldn't take the chance. I do have a lawyer fighting my case, which should help. |
Larry D. Mcknight
B Co., HHC S-4 2/1
1965 to 1967 |
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| Frenchie |
| Posted on: May 9th, 2013, 8:57pm |
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Maximum Member2 LIke to hear from anyone that was Co C 4/31
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youre on the right track ...good luck....they probably dont wanna pay you because you worked in a noisy environment...let us know how it goes.
Have you had them test your hearing yet? might as well if you think you need hearing aids...
The first time i went to the service VA guy, I let him know i was a grunt and he said to put in for everything....ptsd, hearing, tinnitus, agent orange (colon cancer). At the time i didn't do the ptsd, i did later on and got it...i got the tinnitus and hearing loss....didnt get the colon cancer (i was 45 when i got it) because it is not on the list of disabilities/illnesses proven to be cause by Agent Orange.
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Frenchie - Gilbert E Manasselian
C 4/31 Feb 68 to Feb 69
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| eddiemorgan |
| Posted on: July 5th, 2013, 10:05pm |
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I have a hearing with the Decision Review Officer on the 20th of this month for my appeal for Tinnnitus.
Has anyone been to this type of hearing and is there anything I need to know that I can tell them.
I was turned down on my original filing, was told my condition was cause from my
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| eddiemorgan |
| Posted on: July 5th, 2013, 10:15pm |
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Larry D McKnight
Just got turned down for tinnitus. I've had ringing in my ears forever. I had my audio appointment sometime last year 2012. They will ask all kind of questions and one is if you have had any surgery on them. Well I had both ears operated on, they called it a stapendectomy they take out the hammer and drum part of the ear and replace them with plastic ones. The audio Dr. said what I had was an heredity issue. I've got appointment set up to get hearing aids, I reckon it takes forever. I've still got ringing. Tired of fooling around with these people, hope you have better luck.
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| Bob Kotch |
| Posted on: July 14th, 2013, 2:59pm |
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| Eddie, my brother got hearing aids from the VA. It took him a while to get them. He has tinnitus, also, and his hearing aids are designed to reduce it. When you go for your appointment to get sized up for your aids, try to get those that help with tinnitus. Hopefully, you won't have to wait too long. Larry, hope your hearing on your appeal for tinnitus went well and that you get it approved. Good luck to both of you! |
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| Frenchie |
| Posted on: July 14th, 2013, 3:21pm |
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Maximum Member2 LIke to hear from anyone that was Co C 4/31
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Bob...i have tinnitus too and i did get hearing aids from the VA...i didnt know there were special hearing aids that help eliminate or minimize tinnitus....they never said that thats what they were giving me and i didnt know to ask them...my audio doctor is not exactly friendly man...
My neighbor stopped wearing his hearing aids because he tells me that they AMPLIFY his ringing in the ears...
Ill have to call and ask questions tomorrow....
thanks for the info |
Frenchie - Gilbert E Manasselian
C 4/31 Feb 68 to Feb 69
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| Jim Gray |
| Posted on: July 16th, 2013, 10:00pm |
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Frenchie. My wife had tinnitus It started after a tooth was pulled.
Her doctor prescribed a hearing aid type thing called a "masker". It emitted a "noise" to mask the ringing in her ears. At first insurance would not cover it but after the doc wrote a letter and included a brochure it was approved. She wore it mainly during the night to help her get some sleep. Now this was about 20 years ago so i am sure they have improved. |
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| Frenchie |
| Posted on: July 17th, 2013, 9:07pm |
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Maximum Member2 LIke to hear from anyone that was Co C 4/31
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wow....im gonna have to ask about that ...my tennitis is not bad enough to keep me awake at night -yet...but is non stop noise/whistle and as i previously indicate a while back...sometimes the volume goes up for a temp period of time.....weird..
but i will ask about it....a masker eh? sound like "white noise"
thanks a bunch |
Frenchie - Gilbert E Manasselian
C 4/31 Feb 68 to Feb 69
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| Bob Kotch |
| Posted on: July 23rd, 2013, 4:24pm |
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| Frenchie, I'll be seeing my brother later today and I'll ask him for more info on his hearing aids. He's had them a couple years. I think they work in principle similar to what Jim said. I know when he got them they were the latest technology available. I'll let you know if I get more info. |
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| Frenchie |
| Posted on: July 23rd, 2013, 5:13pm |
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Maximum Member2 LIke to hear from anyone that was Co C 4/31
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| thank you bob...all those things have buzz words...if possible i need a brand name or what its called so that i can tell the audiologist....but i suppose they should already know(?) |
Frenchie - Gilbert E Manasselian
C 4/31 Feb 68 to Feb 69
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| Jim Armstrong |
| Posted on: July 24th, 2013, 12:56am |
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As I mentioned in another thread, my ears have rung non-stop since we were posted to defend a 175 battery up close, personal and during a two night long mission.
I have somehow learned to ignore the noise until I think about it. |
Jim Armstrong
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