Does this (from a 1978 C&P) qualify as an informal claim for Tinnitus ?
I think it does but have been beaten down so much I question my-self.
Also, FYI, the Parafon Forte was RX'd for Neck & Back pain with and Muscle Spasms --
Parafon Forte is not used as an anti-depressant.
carlie
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VA AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC
St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 5, 1978
SPECIAL EAR EXAMINATION
HISTORY: Hearing loss and otitis media which this veteran developed in February 1978 as shown by ear ache and pain, but no drainage from the ear. She was an Army Radar repair worker who was exposed to loud noisy atmosphere she alleges as well as on the rifle range and PA systems which she repaired, also fired guns in training - M-l6s and so forth, producing hearing loss. Early com­plaints of dizziness and concussion she was subjected to and ringing in the ears and noise in the ears; also for the concussions. She is taking medication in the form of Parafon Forte, is an antidepressant.
EXAMINATION: Reveals clear ear canals, normal drums, no perforation scars or
drainage seen. The drums are healthy looking. Weber is negative. All k tuning forks are heard bilaterally. The Rinne is: RBC=l6, RAC=35, LBC=15,
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carlie
Does this (from a 1978 C&P) qualify as an informal claim for Tinnitus ?
I think it does but have been beaten down so much I question my-self.
Also, FYI, the Parafon Forte was RX'd for Neck & Back pain with and Muscle Spasms --
Parafon Forte is not used as an anti-depressant.
carlie
516 /136B:jmb
VA AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC
St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 5, 1978
SPECIAL EAR EXAMINATION
HISTORY: Hearing loss and otitis media which this veteran developed in February 1978 as shown by ear ache and pain, but no drainage from the ear. She was an Army Radar repair worker who was exposed to loud noisy atmosphere she alleges as well as on the rifle range and PA systems which she repaired, also fired guns in training - M-l6s and so forth, producing hearing loss. Early com­plaints of dizziness and concussion she was subjected to and ringing in the ears and noise in the ears; also for the concussions. She is taking medication in the form of Parafon Forte, is an antidepressant.
EXAMINATION: Reveals clear ear canals, normal drums, no perforation scars or
drainage seen. The drums are healthy looking. Weber is negative. All k tuning forks are heard bilaterally. The Rinne is: RBC=l6, RAC=35, LBC=15,
DIAGNOSIS: 1) Tinnitus alleged.
2) Right ear hearing normal.
3) Left ear hearing normal.
*») Otitis media, not confirmed this examination.
ERNEST F. KISH, M. D.
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