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I just got the copy of my complete c-file and health records from the RO. In it was my request for hearing loss from 1983 it also had my one sentence denial letter. After reviewing my health records they appear to show that I infact did have some hearing loss start while I was in service but the statement "satisfactory for VA purposes" anyone ever heard of that? Also I am now having a very hard time hearing or should I say understanding even with my aids. I was wondering if I should take these records in and have my VA audiologist that I have now go over them and see what they say? I would really like to reopen this claim because I do believe that this really started while i was in service.

Thanks for all your replys, Stillhere

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definately reopen it! They did the same exact thing to me...SMR's showed a hearing loss from entry to ETS, then VA denied right ear because I didn't have hearing loss per their standards. According to the reg, which changed 6 months before I ETS'd, they should have SC'd my right ear at 0% because there was a definate change in my right ear hearing that is evidenced in the SMR's. They SC'd my left ear in 1994. I just put in to reopen, and I have found several BVA cases where the RO screwed vets over in the exact same way, only to be reversed by the BVA. I included 2 of those cases with my evidence to reopen. Good luck!

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MY claim is open (since 1970)service connected 0%- VA has supplied hearing aids (ite) in the ear aids .I had a test at the VA last year for the claim and it said my word discrimation was 100% in each ear. So I just had the test re done at my medical center and-----it rates at-- 10% on the VA CHART- so this is fixing to goback in -and also the hearing specialist said the ITE aids werent capeable of fixing my hearing problem-I NEEDED OTE outside the ear aids with more power (less squealing)for the hearing loss.

So if you can get an independent TEST done -DO IT=

YOU CAN ALSO get an INFRA RED HEARING SYSTEM with WIRELESS

HEADPHONES for your TV FROM MOST VA HOSPITALS for your

hearing loss (BECAUSE AS THE WIFE TOLD THEM) I DONT

HAVE TO GO DEAF BECAUSE HE CANT HEAR.

NOW MY VA FEE BASIS WANTS ME TO SEND THE BILLING TO THEM ?????

I WONT HOLD MY BREATH=== I LET THEM PAY THE $26,000 BILL AT THE

NON VA HOSPITAL LAST YEAR== GOOD LUCK ALL ====STEVE

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Berta,

In 1984 when the VA tested me the test sheet said Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, mild to severe on the right side and mild to moderate on the left.

My separation exam says "hearing loss unilateral high frequency" dated Oct. 14, 1971

Thanks for your help,

Stillhere

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Berta,

Just found the rateing decision form #21-6796 it says:

SMR shows normal audiogram on preinduction PE. SMR is silent for complaint of hearing loss. SMR shows normal audiogram on seperation PE.

VAE shows mild to severe HFHL on the right and mild to moderate on the left.

Evidence of record shows that no hearing loss occurred during service.

6292 NSC VE Bilateral hearing loss.

not sure what this all means but my separation exam clearly states that I have a high frequency haring loss and it is dated oct. 14,1970.

Thanks for your help, Stillhere

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I have tried twice for Tinnitus and turned down. I might try again so I can get the disability waiver on life insurance as the VA now has given me a hearing aid.

Pete

How can they turn you down for Tinnitus. They gave it to me without even clamiing it. I put in for High Frequency hearing loss. The QTC Doc asked me about rining in my ears. I told her 2 to 3 times per week. Next thing you know disproved for hearing loss. Not bad enough I guess and approved for Tinnitus.

Jim

Delay, Delay, Delay another thousand Vets will die today. This has been almost a 9 year trip thru the VA maze.

Jim

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