For Those With A Hearing Loss Claim For Noise Exposure.

[Guest Morgan]

Those who are disabled from hearing loss might want to check this out.

http://www.va.gov/vetapp02/files03/0211914.txt

Edited March 11, 2006 by Morgan

[cowgirl]

Thanks Morgan, a very fine example of how it can go if one pursues the truth. Makes me wonder what type of letter/diagnosis the physician wrote and if possibly he/she was prior military as well. Neat!

My interest lies in that one of my initial CP denied claims in 1995 was for tinnitus/hearing loss. I have a list of service connected items that I am applying for increases in ; however, I am wondering, do you think, too late for a second attempt at service connecting the tinnitus? No, I didnt appeal and challenge the denial at the time either, ignorant me and poor representation by SO. Yes, I can get a civilian medical evaluation, I have had some ear/hearing trouble in the past 12 months.

{For my young teens and God sent husband, I carry on}

[Guest Morgan]

Cowgirl,

I don't think it's too late, but remember the date the RO receives the informal or formal claim is the effective date. I have attached a file with helpful information about reopened claims. It is an excerpt from a document I keep of significant Court holdings.

Also, you need to send a letter to the RO right away stating that you intend to file a claim for SC for tinnitus as soon as your medical evidence is compiled. That will serve as an informal claim and will preserve the date the RO receives it as the effective date. You must include the benefits you will be applying for if you want it to be considered an informal claim. You will receive the form from the RO to file the formal claim and you will have a year from the date of the informal claim to submit your evidence.

Good luck!

It won't let me attach the file. I can send it to you privately if you want.