NSA-Saigon-ET Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I filed a claim for hearing loss and tinnitus in Nov. 2007 at the Houston VARO. I finally recieved my rating decision in Feb 2009. Both issues were denied. I immediately filed a NOD and requested a review by DRO with a local hearing. It has been 20 months and still waiting for the hearing ro be scheduled. Oh well, in the mean time I prepared a summary of statements to present at the hearing. I have attached the document which points out the pertininent facts and regulations. Please take a look at the summary attached and comment if you like. ThanksLocal hearing info -Hearing loss & Tinnitus.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I filed a claim for hearing loss and tinnitus in Nov. 2007 at the Houston VARO. I finally recieved my rating decision in Feb 2009. Both issues were denied. I immediately filed a NOD and requested a review by DRO with a local hearing. It has been 20 months and still waiting for the hearing ro be scheduled. Oh well, in the mean time I prepared a summary of statements to present at the hearing. I have attached the document which points out the pertininent facts and regulations. Please take a look at the summary attached and comment if you like. Thanks NSA, You have way too many "may have's" in there that are your own thoughts and opinions. The Audiologist states "it is as likely as not" - what is the reason the VA denied. What was stated in the Reasons and Bases Section for the denial of Hearing loss and Tinnitus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSA-Saigon-ET Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 NSA, You have way too many "may have's" in there that are your own thoughts and opinions. The Audiologist states "it is as likely as not" - what is the reason the VA denied. What was stated in the Reasons and Bases Section for the denial of Hearing loss and Tinnitus. Carlie thanks for your input, I have attached the sections you requested of the VA rating decision. -donald2009 va rating part 2.doc2009 va rating part 1.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSA-Saigon-ET Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Carlie thanks for your input, I have attached the sections you requested of the VA rating decision. -donald Carlie I have found the actual audiologists report and included a copy of the diagnosis. -donaldaud_3.docaud_1.docaud_2.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSA-Saigon-ET Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hi all, I have taken the time to rewrite this appeal which I want to present at my local hearing if it ever gets scheduled. I have attached it for others to read and comment My actual hearing loss is too low for compensation, but should be qualified to get rated approved @ 0%. The tinnitus should be ok @ 10% rating. -donaldLocal hearing info -Hearing loss & Tinnitus.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted November 21, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted November 21, 2010 When you go to the DRO Hearing be sure to say "What was that you said? I can't hear you. Stop whispering. Why is everyone whispering all the time?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 When you go to the DRO Hearing be sure to say "What was that you said? I can't hear you. Stop whispering. Why is everyone whispering all the time?" John, You are being a bad boy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I filed a claim for hearing loss and tinnitus in Nov. 2007 at the Houston VARO.
I finally recieved my rating decision in Feb 2009.
Both issues were denied.
I immediately filed a NOD and requested a review by DRO with a local hearing.
It has been 20 months and still waiting for the hearing ro be scheduled.
Oh well, in the mean time I prepared a summary of statements to present at the hearing.
I have attached the document which points out the pertininent facts and regulations.
Please take a look at the summary attached and comment if you like.
Thanks
Local hearing info -Hearing loss & Tinnitus.doc
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