ptsd Tinnitus

[sgmdae]

Went for the ringing in my ears, that started in RVN, many years ago, and for dizziness (Vertigo) this happen off and on

Ringing seems to got worst with PTSD meds.

Suffer bleeding in ears, from Artillery pieces being above my Foxhole in RVN,

Audio lady said I had the lost of hearing in Both ears, and I need Hearing Aids, they request two of them

I have put a claim in for Tinnitus, Hearing lost, what do I need to do next

How does this look as far as my claim

Edited September 21, 2009 by sgmdae

[carlie]

sgm,

I believe the hearing loss and Tinnitus are evaluated by an

Audiology C&P exam

and Meniere's by an ENT C&P exam.

jmho,

carlie

[out_here04]

i was awarded 10 percent for tinnitus (jet noise, the sound of freedom) from an audio test at discharge, c&p through qtc va contractor (now it's mes solutions?) i seem to remember they ask you if the ringing is from left or right ear or "in the middle". the award for 10 percent (indicating both ears affected?)answer is apparently "in the middle". as there doesn't seem to be technology to actually detect tinnitus beyond self-reporting, answering this question honestly is between the vet, their conscience and god and maybe a fine or jail if somehow discovered that they answered fraudulently. of course, having documentation in service medical records or a buddy statement or other means of verification for compensation have to precede this.