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Path to SC for tinnitus withOUT hearing loss?
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mb76
I have been out of the service for a decade. I claimed tinnitus upon discharge and was denied because I didn't have hearing loss. I gave up on that claim but now the tinnitus is bothering me. I have never gotten any treatment for tinnitus. What is the path to service connection? Note: my MOS is "on the list" for noise exposure.
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GBArmy
mb76 You need a current diagnosis and a statement from the audiologist saying that the disability originated from trauma that occurred while you were in the service. You don't have to have a hearing l
Buck52
I totally agree with GB Army, if you have hearing loss keep on trying to service connect it once its service connected and you file for increase using a private ENT &state certified Audio
broncovet
As always, getting the Caluza elements documented wins claims. Are you sure you dont have hearing loss? I was in denial, and did not admit to hearing loss for a rather long time. Reminding yo
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