Thanks for your reply GBArmy!
To my thinking, a two syllable spondee would be easier to discern than a word such as 'fog,' 'cat', 'rub', etc. This afternoon I found information on the test, and it appears they are supposed to use 50 words from the Maryland CNC word list. I'm not taking this as gospel just yet, because the internet if filled with false information and contradictions.
I do agree that a person's hearing has to be really bad to even get 10%. I'm fairly certain my hearing is not that bad. I applied for tinnitus, and was told by the representative at the regional office to go ahead and apply for bilateral hearing loss too. So, that's how I ended up applying for it, it wasn't like I thought I had it bad enough to get compensated.
I also checked my mail this afternoon and was surprised to see my determinations were in. I did not expect them till tomorrow, but they must have came in yesterday. I did get the tinnitus awarded, as it is almost a given from my MOS in aviation. My ears have been constantly ringing since my time of working the flight-line, but I never knew about any compensation from it until recently. I also got the bilateral hearing loss awarded, although at 0%. They stated my speech discrimination is 100%, and I know that to be incorrect. I say 'huh' way too much, and do have a problem discerning certain words.
In essence, I do not believe the test was performed per standards, although I might be wrong. I do not think I will get awarded for bilateral hearing loss, but do not want to if I am not entitled to it. I had another friend tell me today to make sure they do it correctly, so I will have a correct base to go off of if my hearing deteriorates in the future. I'm not really sure if that would matter or not. What I will do is request the actual documentation from the exam, and then go to my RO and see what they say. Thanks again for your reply!