tinnitus Davo68 - New Member With Questions

[Davo68]

I'm new to this site, very helpful and informative reading. I filed a claim in early January 2013 and have been going through the process. My claim is for hearing loss and had an audioligy exam by the VA at their hospital in Bonham Texas and at one point my claim was at the Reviewing Evidence stage, it was then sent back to the Gathering Evidence phase and turned over to VES. I was contacted by VES and underwent another audioigy exam. A few questions:

1) Since I was sent for another hearing exam after the evidence was being reviewed stage can I assume that the SC aspect was not an issue?

2) My claim was for Hearing Loss, but the VES examiner also checked out my tinnitus and asked asked a lot of question with regard to the tinnitus. Do i need to file a seperate claim for the tinnitus?

3) If I file for tinnitus will it slow my current claim decision?

4) I am not using a VSO for this claim, should I get VSO support at this stage?

[Berta]

WOW Congrats Dave!

Great news!

[Davo68]

WOW Congrats Dave!

Great news!

Thanks Berta and keep up the good work, I read a lot of your post and get a lot from them, Thanks again.

[Pete53]

Welcome to Hadit. Glad that you are satisfied with your rating.

[harleyman]

Congrats Davo68! That is good news, I thought the exam results were high but 50% for heaing loss means a substantial los in hearing. This can be difficult to deal with especially when dealing with spouses and family. Take care of your self, I hope hearng aids help with your loss. I am happy you are satisfied with your rating decision.- Harleyman