tinnitus C&p For Meniere's- Tinnitus-hearing Loss

[Jim 501st]

I took my discharge hearing report to the va audiologist, and ask if I should file a claim. She advised me I should. The tinnitus is severe, The hearing in my left ear is profound with speech recognition in the 20s.

My right ear is seventy on the pure tone test, speech recognition 80%

The left ear is the one that showed hearing loss when I left the service.

I was diagnosed with Meniere's by an eye, ear and nose specialists at my local va over a year ago, but have piles documentation from the early eighties for treatment for vertigo and dizziness.

The tinnitus is dreadful in both ears and has been since my first vertigo attach in 1984.

I have been treated at the local va for all the above for several years.

I have had good insurance through the years and sent in med records dating back to 1984, including eight hearing graphs that shows a steady hearing loss to the point I am now.

I have sent in c-scans, mri etc that eliminate tumors.

All the above should be in my c-file.

I have a c&p coming on 6 Jan. 08 for the hearing and tinnitus.

I have another on 8 Jan. 08 for Meniere's.

I don't have a clue as to what to expect at these c&p's, but I know many of you do. Perhaps someone could enlighten me. It's time for the big game and I'll admit I am antsy.

Thanks to all

Jim 501 (Old name kkp

[Josephine]

Make sure that the doctor writes down in his records of your dizziness in your service records.

This is a must, as posted below.

Mine came to me through a simle sinus infection that spread and spread until it traveled to the brain stem. This will be for a doctor to decide.

Meniere is a mystery illness, and I am not sure that the doctors can actually state what the reason is for its' being, because there are so many reasons why we suffer nerve damage.

I know of 1968 Nam Vet's claim, and I was sure that he would be approved. Eventually I feel that he will.

I can see the reason for his disease, as I feel the rater can also.

I think the VA is looking more for reasons to deny than using their common sense to grant.

Stress the dizziness.

Always,

Betty

Edited December 26, 2007 by Josephine

[Jim 501st]

This an IMO from a reputable Audiologist in our area. she did have my medical records, and every thing else I sent with my claim.

Is this enough or do I need more.

Dec. 22,2006

Mr------------ has hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo. Fact: Mr---------- complained of hearing loss while actively serving in the military as evidenced by his records in May; 1962. Fact: Mr. ----- first complained of dizziness after 18 month in the militaty during an exam 20 September 1960. Fact: :Mr. Persinger exhibited hearing loss at his separation examination. Fact: Mr ------------ was exposed to noise while in the Army at levels that could cause hearing loss. Fact: :Mr. -------- was diagnosed with Meniere's disease with symptoms dating back to the Army. Fact: Mr---------- hearing has continued to decrease as evidenced by his audiograms which is consistent with Meniere's disease.

It is highly probable to this claim of the nexus between service and his current medical condition. In my opinion, the currently existing medical conditions of hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus and diagnosed Meniere's disease are related to an injury, disease or event occurring during the veteran's military service.

''? ~ M.A. CCC-A Jim 501st