Tinnitus

[unhappycamper]

I had my first hearing test at the VA on Friday. I've had tinnitus for the last 35 years or so.

Unlike the Optical department, the Hearing guys do not have new equipment. After about an hour of (attempting) to hear sounds the technician said I do have hearing loss. I told the lady about my experiences at the Chu Lai airbase and the four months of being stationed with a battery of 8 inch howitzers on top of a 20 meter hill. I also mentioned the VA should have a number of vets with hearing problems from the airbase BOOM. Tet, the gift that keeps on giving.

There's sending my paperwork off to the guys who determine if I get hearing aids, compensation, whateveh. I should hear back from them within a month. I'll let you know what they say.