USMC vet here. I served from 1989-1993 and just received a 10% rating for tinnitus and my exam was just a couple weeks ago. I watched this and a couple other videos before going so I would be aware of what the exam would be like. I was a 3521 diesel mechanic with the 2nd Combat Engineers at Camp Lejeune my last two years of service. Four things to be ready for the exam. 1. Started during service and state the specific year. 2. Both ears. 3. Always present. 4. Be ready to give specific examples of what would have caused the start of tinnitus, limited ear protection provided and or used. I was concerned I would not receive a rating because I did not suffer hearing loss but the examiner stated that she definitely supported my claim and would write the opinion for review. Thank you so much for creating this video! It certainly provides information that helps with confidence going into the exam. One thing I'd say to anyone who knows someone getting ready to head to boot camp to serve is to let them know to report ANY health issues during their service and get it in their service records. It will make getting disabilities service connected far easier.
All days are bad days. my tinnitus ringing in ears started on active duty and his continued since. It does not come and go and affects me every day at my job my social and personal life.
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I’ve been out of the military since 2004 at 30%. I just found out last year that I could file claims, request an increase, etc. No one told me this information when I EAS’ed. Thank you for the video!
Just went to Gainesville to my C&P appointment today. It was for tinnitus, but they also gave me the hearing test. I believe everything went well as I have watched videos prior to going and knew what to say and what not to say. Also my army MOS was 62 echo which I believe is the highest category. So from what I’ve been reading, it’s gonna take 3 to 6 months to hear back whether I got the 10% rating or not. I enjoy these videos. They are very informative.
Was in the first SOC platoon in 3rd Marine Division 3rd Recon Bn. back in 1988. Door breaches, live indoor fire for room clearing, live fire in a bus, plus flash bangs. Ears have been ringing since 1988. Just had a C&P exam last week for tinnitus. After the hearing test the examiner also added bi-lateral hearing loss. So we will see.
Hi guys. Army vet here. Thanks for making these videos. In 1982, while stationed in Germany, I spray painted numerous military vehicles with camouflage paints called Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC). (The VA’s website describes what it is and how it’s harmful.). When I was assigned to paint, I was not provided with any PPE and there was no ventilation/exhaust equipment inside the motor pool bay in which I did the spray painting. I was also never warned about any potential harmful effects of direct skin contact and inhalation of the cleaning solvents and CARC paint. The paint would stick to my hair, eye lashes, and eyebrows. I would have to constantly blow my nose and wipe the paint from inside, as the paint would stick to my nose hairs. I would also spit out paint with mucus. I recently learned that at that time, CARC contained hexavalent chromium and harmful isocyanates. (The Army Research Laboratory has a video on TH-cam verifying this entitled “Coatings”.) I have a number of health concerns that I want to get evaluated for, but I have yet to schedule a medical appointment because I want to make sure I get a proper examination and not just a routine checkup. Does your company have experience with CARC exposures? This is all new to me and right now I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with this whole VA claims process and I’m also upset that I was put through this. I also recently learned that roughly 1,400 Dutch workers in the Netherlands were also injured by painting US military vehicles around the same time that I was doing it in Germany. (See www.dw.com/en/dutch-military-staff-awaits-compensation-in-toxic-paint-case/a-18250624
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I’ve been denied 3 times for tinnitus. VA keeps saying I had a preexisting hearing loss but I had NO tinnitus. Tinnitus was caused by flight line duty as a security police.
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I received 10% rating due to being in the Field Artillery. During my exam, I just told them I was in the Artillery and they went on to the next questions
That funny that you mentioned a “battleship”. I served on board the Battleship New Jersey (86-89). I have my cp audio exam in a couple weeks. I have had loud ringing in my ears since my first deployment in 86 from live fire training with the 16” guns but truthfully the 5” guns were more piercing to me. We will see what happens.
I was a flightline tech, the constant jet noise was crazy. My ears have been ringing as long as I can remember. After my VA hearing exam the Dr. informed me I have the exact hearing loss exhibited by personal exposed to jet noise. VA gave me a speaker equipped pillow and a sound machine. Helps a bit but I hear ringing constantly, times at night it makes me crazy. Time to file, I have a 70% rating now due to other issues, blown out knee and shoulder.
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You are right, it’s never too late to file for Tinnitus. I was out 37 years when I filed and was granted 10% for Tinnitus. I had a field artillery MOS.
@@johnnyc5587 Just make sure you can tell them when it exactly started while on active duty and it continues until to day. Example, during weapons qualification or some other noise exposure. Good Luck!!!
Thank you relic. I also got a Nexus letter from a renowned Audio/Ear Surgeon and it states unequivocally that my ear damage and tinnitus was and is directly caused by the incident.
@@VAClaimsInsider letter said denied for hearing loss even though the VA gave me a hearing aide for the right ear in 2021, they said the hearing is not bad enough yet but they believe it is service connected like the tinnitus.
I served 76-87 Army 11B Infantry We carried ruck sacks weighing 80 lbs or greater. Did PT in boots. Never went sick call because of the other team members would put peer pressure on you calling you weak! I've applied for knees and back issues and was denied because no medical records in my medical file.
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Jess ,Army 12th. artillery 1960-1962 surveyor 8 inch howitzer short round , hearing loss 10% for tinnitus, 8 years of bs.back in the day we used filter tips in our ears when we knew there would be noise.
I was 13B and then 13M for Desert Storm and was denied twice for everything including tinnitus. Just found out about the Pact Act, and filed it just before the deadline, on August 3. I have chronic sinusitis with polyps in my record, hopefully, they can get my sleep apnea as secondary. Have an audiology appt tomorrow and a psych appt on October 20. And I was also in 2 wrecks, 1 on base (Ft. Sill) and one in Iraq, as well as a submersion heater blowing up in my face. Burnt my mustache, eyebrows, eyelashes, and about half the hair on my head. Got a pretty good VSO this time. So hopefully, the 3rd time's a charm
I spent yrs in the jungles, back was denied, back was denied etc, a friend who played boyscouts in the national guard, got all kinds of claims approved.
Pshhh they are striking down my claims left and right. Tinnitus deferred and I guarantee they’ll say no to that as well. Stuck in 90% limbo for the past few years
Feel your pain I've been takng alot of L's lately also. Got one in the long dreaded BVA now. Just filed for Tinnitus found a str audiogram document that stated i was routinely exposed to hazardous noises will see how that goes.Went and got a recent Tinnitus diagnosis to send with it.
Airborne school of the 40s 50s 60sand 70s was one of the toughest and roughest you could attend. Many of us got hurt, but nobody complained. In those days you were labeled as weak. Now inour old age many of us Don't have medical proof. I see guys that plated boyscouts in the national guard get more claims approved
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Get a copy of your Audiogram entering and exiting the military and see if you had any significant threshold shifts during service,and read up on threshold shifts in the military, this is a event and evidence that will help with your claim to noise exposure.
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19Delta Cav Scout M3 Gunner peace time. Zero percent and no service connection for Tinnitus. claim took 400 days for denial. Crazy how I can't get my 10 %.
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USAF Vietnam jet engine noise on the flightline while doing muntions delivery from bomb storage facilities. I hear it all the time. Two sounds, a steady ringing and sounds of crickets night time wild type sounds simultaneously with the ringing. Have not filed any claim.
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I was out 30 years it was service-connected for tinnitus. Fully developed claim - dd214, event on active duty, diagnosis, nexus letter, buddy and personal statement. Boom
Great information. Applied for tinnitus with high frequency hearing loss. The C&P exam is for both. Will that complicate the tinnitus claim? Most hearing is okay but high frequency is a big issue and have read that they are connected (tinnitus and high frequency hearing loss).
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Got a question . I filed for Tinnitus with the VA a few months ago. I was a Navy Builder (BU) in the Seabees in the late 80's. BU is on the Navy's list of presumed Ear damage MOS's . I had an incident in 1989 and I twice tried to report my ear damage and was told not to. I was told that if I pursued it there could be problems and discipline issues for myself and 2 NCO's that were supposed to be in charge. FYI the issue was that there was almost never any real supervision. So I withdrew my attempts at reporting my incident. So I recently filed for Tinnitus . I only filed for Tinnitus. So I sent my DD 214s along with my discharge paperwork , I also sent my civilian medical Doctor paperwork that included a Nexus letter saying that my Tinnitus was directly caused by my incident that happened while on Active duty and also they sent tons of medical paperwork regarding past ear exams. So i created an online VA account and recently they sent me a note saying that they may not send me for a medical exam and that they make a decision soon. Does that make any sense ?? Any advise or opinions would ne greatly appreciated by anyone Please. Thank you
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A Nexus Letter is never required; however, here’s 3 reasons why a veteran might want to get one. If your disability was diagnosed during service, and it’s in your military medical records (Service Treatment Records), you probably don’t need a Nexus Letter. Why? Because you have medical evidence that the disability existed during your military service. However, you still need to ensure your disability symptoms are properly documented in medical records. If they aren’t: GET YOUR BUTT TO THE DOCTOR! If your disability was not diagnosed during service or if there are no documented symptoms in your military medical records, you probably do need a Nexus Letter. Why? Because you don’t have medical evidence that the disability existed during service. If you’re attempting to service connect a previously denied VA claim or you’re trying to file for secondary service connection, a Nexus Letter is highly recommended. Why? Because you need a powerful argument to overcome a previous VA claim denial (tip the scales in your favor). In addition, secondary service connection requires Medical Nexus Evidence that your new disability is “proximately due to” or “aggravated by” a current service-connected disability. For example, Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD.
I have tinnitus in my left ear and was rated awarded zero percent in combat, have three different hear tests, left ear is dead from IED in Iraq need help to get it rated have been denied several times for the tennitus....
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Army 1995-1997 63J (mechanic) Ft Drum, NY. Tinnitus due to working inside large quartermaster equip. Went for standard hearing test and doc suggested i file for it.
I was at Drum 1985-86 with the Law Enforcement Activity 95B, MP. Married a lady from West Carthage 37 yrs ago. I have my C & P exam tomorrow for Tinnitus in North Myrtle Beach. I first noticed it in 84 in Fulda, West Germany after being at Wildflicken M60 range. No hearing protection on hand had to use cigarette butt filters. Have had hearing issues ever since. It really sucks.
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I was service connected for bilateral hearing loss due to being an artillery cannon crew member but awarded 0%. I have a C&P for Tinnitus coming up, should I bring my C&P results for hearing loss to the exam. Thanks.
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Is arthritis a potential va claim? I served as flighline electrician 35 years ago. The money would help,I cant do my former job post mil as a carpenter
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Go to Access VA and do it via Mail Portal. Make sure that on the drop down menu you send it to compensation. I've completed 3 via the Access VA Portal. Hope this helps Gate Keeper. Good Luck!
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I've been taking ibuprofen for a service connected injury for years. Ibuprofen use is linked to tinnitus, which I have. Is this a good nexus and should I file for disability?
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Penny Dittl 1978-1982 Aircraft Electrician on fighter jets (US Air Force) 1987-1995 USAFR Aeromedical Evacuation Technician - served in Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia as a Medic
I have 10% tinnitus, 30% migraines. 30% PTSD. I have constant piercing noise in both ears and everything you mention about when it’s quiet (trying to sleep and read a book it’s so loud it drives you crazy. They say my severe vertigo has nothing to do with it. I just set up another hearing test because I need answers Any suggestions?
Hi there! Piercing noise is a common symptom of tinnitus. 10% is the highest rating for that condition. This information might be of help! > vaclaimsinsider.com/top-va-secondary-conditions-to-tinnitus/
I’m a elite member with back, ankle and shoulder injury . Plus tinnitus . My coach didn’t seem to interested in my claim for back , ankle and shoulder . It’s on my record and have tons of medical of evidence . Kind of disappointed in the service
Just curious….are you 100% already? It seems once people get to that point they stop filing because it no longer “pays” i wonder if thats their reasoning.
@@tjpont2149 nope I’m about to file for the first time . I have buddy letters and medical . Just waiting on one final diagnosis. He told me he has 700 people he’s dealing with . So he can’t go throughly to my records . Even though it’s only like 5 pages of medical info
@@mkultravibes7763 well know that you can file on your own or with a VSO all for free. Im sure these guys are great and definitely swamped because of how good they are. But i would reserve them for appeals or more complicated situations.
Correct. There are several free services available for filing claims. We give many different resources for that on our website, but we are here for veterans who have been continuously denied by the VA, and we have expert claims coaches ready to help through the entire process via phone and online. We ensure your claim is filed correctly. This wins claims. Our organization is also made up of a large of community of veterans and we're happy to pay them for their hard work.
Hello Guys Ex US ARMY COMBAT VETERAN MILITARY POLICE OFFICER RETIRED I served and survived the WAR in IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN WAR Jan 03 to Jan 04 I served 15 yrs I suffered a back injury I need to file my claim soon
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I have a c&p exam tomorrow for tinnitus. I just came across this. I've been out of the usmc infantry for 15 years. I've had tinnitus that entire time and still but I was originally denied back when I got out. I was in for two years and had a lot of training on active duty but never deployed. I was medically separated due to a leg injury. I'm wondering if my time in service with no combat is what is holding me back even though I do have tinnitus that originated during training?
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Glad you got yours! I was deployed to Iraq and was on the flight line and was denied, then HLR, now duty to assist error so hopefully I’ll have a nice little back pay check soon
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The VA is a joke. I've been fighting for 5 years now for compensation for tinitis and hearing loss. crew chief on C-141A...... C-5A and B-52H. I've had 2 hearing tests. I was scheduled for a Video hearing at my local VA office but the judge couldn't connect so it was discontinued. haven't heard anything since then
Get a copy of your Audiogram entering and exiting the military and see if you had any significant threshold shifts during service,and read up on threshold shifts in the military, this is a event and evidence that will help with your claim to noise exposure.
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As the only veteran here with four honorable discharges. Please stop talking about the weather and non stop chit-chatting nobody cares! Even though I have TH-cam premium because I'm rich I want to skip your much needed advice because I don't want to dig through the hay for a needle
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Yes! You can still make a claim. There are no limitations. You would need to be able to connect Tinnitus to your service, there are a couple of ways you can do it.! Thank you for sharing this question! If you're an Elite Member, we'd advise asking your Veteran Coach so they can directly assist you. But if you're not yet part of our Elite Program, then we'd suggest scheduling a complimentary Discovery Call which you can do here: bit.ly/vaci-discovery-call
USMC vet here. I served from 1989-1993 and just received a 10% rating for tinnitus and my exam was just a couple weeks ago. I watched this and a couple other videos before going so I would be aware of what the exam would be like. I was a 3521 diesel mechanic with the 2nd Combat Engineers at Camp Lejeune my last two years of service. Four things to be ready for the exam. 1. Started during service and state the specific year. 2. Both ears. 3. Always present. 4. Be ready to give specific examples of what would have caused the start of tinnitus, limited ear protection provided and or used. I was concerned I would not receive a rating because I did not suffer hearing loss but the examiner stated that she definitely supported my claim and would write the opinion for review. Thank you so much for creating this video! It certainly provides information that helps with confidence going into the exam. One thing I'd say to anyone who knows someone getting ready to head to boot camp to serve is to let them know to report ANY health issues during their service and get it in their service records. It will make getting disabilities service connected far easier.
This is amazing! Congratulations! 💥
I'm going to my exam November 30th in green bay. Hopefully it goes well. I'll take your tips.
10% Isn't Enough when You mos was Light to Heavy Artillery,60-70 s We were Never issued Ear Plugs.VAs Test for it Sucks
All days are bad days. my tinnitus ringing in ears started on active duty and his continued since. It does not come and go and affects me every day at my job my social and personal life.
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I’ve been out of the military since 2004 at 30%. I just found out last year that I could file claims, request an increase, etc. No one told me this information when I EAS’ed. Thank you for the video!
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Just went to Gainesville to my C&P appointment today. It was for tinnitus, but they also gave me the hearing test. I believe everything went well as I have watched videos prior to going and knew what to say and what not to say. Also my army MOS was 62 echo which I believe is the highest category. So from what I’ve been reading, it’s gonna take 3 to 6 months to hear back whether I got the 10% rating or not. I enjoy these videos. They are very informative.
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Any update ?
Was in the first SOC platoon in 3rd Marine Division 3rd Recon Bn. back in 1988. Door breaches, live indoor fire for room clearing, live fire in a bus, plus flash bangs. Ears have been ringing since 1988. Just had a C&P exam last week for tinnitus. After the hearing test the examiner also added bi-lateral hearing loss. So we will see.
Best wishes! Hope you get your rightful benefits. 🙏
From Australian Vet thanks for this info our DVA is harder for claims but I'm going keep fighting. Thanks again brothers.
Never give up! Happy to have you here!
Top notch work gentlemen, I appreciate your time!!!
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Hi guys. Army vet here. Thanks for making these videos. In 1982, while stationed in Germany, I spray painted numerous military vehicles with camouflage paints called Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC). (The VA’s website describes what it is and how it’s harmful.). When I was assigned to paint, I was not provided with any PPE and there was no ventilation/exhaust equipment inside the motor pool bay in which I did the spray painting. I was also never warned about any potential harmful effects of direct skin contact and inhalation of the cleaning solvents and CARC paint. The paint would stick to my hair, eye lashes, and eyebrows. I would have to constantly blow my nose and wipe the paint from inside, as the paint would stick to my nose hairs. I would also spit out paint with mucus. I recently learned that at that time, CARC contained hexavalent chromium and harmful isocyanates. (The Army Research Laboratory has a video on TH-cam verifying this entitled “Coatings”.) I have a number of health concerns that I want to get evaluated for, but I have yet to schedule a medical appointment because I want to make sure I get a proper examination and not just a routine checkup. Does your company have experience with CARC exposures? This is all new to me and right now I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with this whole VA claims process and I’m also upset that I was put through this. I also recently learned that roughly 1,400 Dutch workers in the Netherlands were also injured by painting US military vehicles around the same time that I was doing it in Germany. (See
www.dw.com/en/dutch-military-staff-awaits-compensation-in-toxic-paint-case/a-18250624
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I’ve been denied 3 times for tinnitus. VA keeps saying I had a preexisting hearing loss but I had NO tinnitus. Tinnitus was caused by flight line duty as a security police.
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@@VAClaimsInsider VA won’t reopen my tinnitus claim. I’m rated at 100% P&T and I.U.
I received 10% rating due to being in the Field Artillery. During my exam, I just told them I was in the Artillery and they went on to the next questions
We're glad it was easy for you to get rated for tinnitus!
That funny that you mentioned a “battleship”. I served on board the Battleship New Jersey (86-89). I have my cp audio exam in a couple weeks. I have had loud ringing in my ears since my first deployment in 86 from live fire training with the 16” guns but truthfully the 5” guns were more piercing to me. We will see what happens.
Uss Wisconsin BB64 here! 90-92
What was the result of your exam.
@@steffenworldcitizensurf5926 denied service connection due to no complaint in service treatment record , appealed to HLR
USS Schleedleschlagle here,'84-1999...."OOORAH!!!"
I was a flightline tech, the constant jet noise was crazy. My ears have been ringing as long as I can remember. After my VA hearing exam the Dr. informed me I have the exact hearing loss exhibited by personal exposed to jet noise. VA gave me a speaker equipped pillow and a sound machine. Helps a bit but I hear ringing constantly, times at night it makes me crazy. Time to file, I have a 70% rating now due to other issues, blown out knee and shoulder.
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You are right, it’s never too late to file for Tinnitus. I was out 37 years when I filed and was granted 10% for Tinnitus. I had a field artillery MOS.
100%! It's never too late!
have my C&P exam tomorrow for Tinnitus. Any tips ?
@@johnnyc5587 Just make sure you can tell them when it exactly started while on active duty and it continues until to day. Example, during weapons qualification or some other noise exposure. Good Luck!!!
Thank you relic. I also got a Nexus letter from a renowned Audio/Ear Surgeon and it states unequivocally that my ear damage and tinnitus was and is directly caused by the incident.
@@johnnyc5587did you get the claim?
Army 25S Satellite comm. 82-86. last week was awarded 10% tinnitus and denied for hearing loss. waiting for the decision letter.
Keep us posted on your results!
@@VAClaimsInsider letter said denied for hearing loss even though the VA gave me a hearing aide for the right ear in 2021, they said the hearing is not bad enough yet but they believe it is service connected like the tinnitus.
I served 76-87 Army
11B Infantry
We carried ruck sacks weighing 80 lbs or greater.
Did PT in boots.
Never went sick call because of the other team members would put peer pressure on you calling you weak!
I've applied for knees and back issues and was denied because no medical records in my medical file.
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Jess ,Army 12th. artillery 1960-1962 surveyor 8 inch howitzer short round , hearing loss 10% for tinnitus, 8 years of bs.back in the day we used filter tips in our ears when we knew there would be noise.
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I was 13B and then 13M for Desert Storm and was denied twice for everything including tinnitus. Just found out about the Pact Act, and filed it just before the deadline, on August 3. I have chronic sinusitis with polyps in my record, hopefully, they can get my sleep apnea as secondary. Have an audiology appt tomorrow and a psych appt on October 20. And I was also in 2 wrecks, 1 on base (Ft. Sill) and one in Iraq, as well as a submersion heater blowing up in my face. Burnt my mustache, eyebrows, eyelashes, and about half the hair on my head. Got a pretty good VSO this time. So hopefully, the 3rd time's a charm
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I spent yrs in the jungles, back was denied, back was denied etc, a friend who played boyscouts in the national guard, got all kinds of claims approved.
Pshhh they are striking down my claims left and right. Tinnitus deferred and I guarantee they’ll say no to that as well. Stuck in 90% limbo for the past few years
Feel your pain I've been takng alot of L's lately also. Got one in the long dreaded BVA now. Just filed for Tinnitus found a str audiogram document that stated i was routinely exposed to hazardous noises will see how that goes.Went and got a recent Tinnitus diagnosis to send with it.
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Airborne school of the 40s 50s 60sand 70s was one of the toughest and roughest you could attend. Many of us got hurt, but nobody complained. In those days you were labeled as weak. Now inour old age many of us Don't have medical proof. I see guys that plated boyscouts in the national guard get more claims approved
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I was denied for this and hear ringing in my ear every day. Oh well, at least I’m
alive.
Get a copy of your Audiogram entering and exiting the military and see if you had any significant threshold shifts during service,and read up on threshold shifts in the military, this is a event and evidence that will help with your claim to noise exposure.
Piggy backing off Melvin H….if you had it before and it was documented then you can file a claim that it was aggravated due to service
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Can I do this after I already wear hearing aides and can I use previous hearing tests for evidence
USAF 73-78
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Told doctor had ringing in ears. Sitting at 60 percent for ptsd and ten for getting mouth broke up.
19Delta Cav Scout M3 Gunner peace time. Zero percent and no service connection for Tinnitus. claim took 400 days for denial. Crazy how I can't get my 10 %.
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USAF Vietnam jet engine noise on the flightline while doing muntions delivery from bomb storage facilities. I hear it all the time. Two sounds, a steady ringing and sounds of crickets night time wild type sounds simultaneously with the ringing. Have not filed any claim.
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I was out 30 years it was service-connected for tinnitus. Fully developed claim - dd214, event on active duty, diagnosis, nexus letter, buddy and personal statement. Boom
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Great info
Fred C 82nd
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Marine QTC for Tinnitus tomorrow
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Here are some tips that might help >> vaclaimsinsider.com/10-best-va-compensation-and-pension-exam-tips/
Great information. Applied for tinnitus with high frequency hearing loss. The C&P exam is for both. Will that complicate the tinnitus claim? Most hearing is okay but high frequency is a big issue and have read that they are connected (tinnitus and high frequency hearing loss).
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Got a question . I filed for Tinnitus with the VA a few months ago. I was a Navy Builder (BU) in the Seabees in the late 80's. BU is on the Navy's list of presumed Ear damage MOS's . I had an incident in 1989 and I twice tried to report my ear damage and was told not to. I was told that if I pursued it there could be problems and discipline issues for myself and 2 NCO's that were supposed to be in charge. FYI the issue was that there was almost never any real supervision. So I withdrew my attempts at reporting my incident. So I recently filed for Tinnitus . I only filed for Tinnitus. So I sent my DD 214s along with my discharge paperwork , I also sent my civilian medical Doctor paperwork that included a Nexus letter saying that my Tinnitus was directly caused by my incident that happened while on Active duty and also they sent tons of medical paperwork regarding past ear exams. So i created an online VA account and recently they sent me a note saying that they may not send me for a medical exam and that they make a decision soon. Does that make any sense ?? Any advise or opinions would ne greatly appreciated by anyone Please. Thank you
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Yates Air Force worked on flight line for 8 years trying to get hearing and tinnitus for 21 years going to CP exam
I'm also from Tennessee
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can you get rated for arthritis disability?
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Independent nexus letter required or recommended?
A Nexus Letter is never required; however, here’s 3 reasons why a veteran might want to get one.
If your disability was diagnosed during service, and it’s in your military medical records (Service Treatment Records), you probably don’t need a Nexus Letter. Why? Because you have medical evidence that the disability existed during your military service. However, you still need to ensure your disability symptoms are properly documented in medical records. If they aren’t: GET YOUR BUTT TO THE DOCTOR!
If your disability was not diagnosed during service or if there are no documented symptoms in your military medical records, you probably do need a Nexus Letter. Why? Because you don’t have medical evidence that the disability existed during service.
If you’re attempting to service connect a previously denied VA claim or you’re trying to file for secondary service connection, a Nexus Letter is highly recommended. Why? Because you need a powerful argument to overcome a previous VA claim denial (tip the scales in your favor). In addition, secondary service connection requires Medical Nexus Evidence that your new disability is “proximately due to” or “aggravated by” a current service-connected disability. For example, Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD.
I have tinnitus in my left ear and was rated awarded zero percent in combat, have three different hear tests, left ear is dead from IED in Iraq need help to get it rated have been denied several times for the tennitus....
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Army 1995-1997 63J (mechanic) Ft Drum, NY. Tinnitus due to working inside large quartermaster equip. Went for standard hearing test and doc suggested i file for it.
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
that's was my mos also in the army.
I was at Drum 1985-86 with the Law Enforcement Activity 95B, MP. Married a lady from West Carthage 37 yrs ago. I have my C & P exam tomorrow for Tinnitus in North Myrtle Beach. I first noticed it in 84 in Fulda, West Germany after being at Wildflicken M60 range. No hearing protection on hand had to use cigarette butt filters. Have had hearing issues ever since. It really sucks.
Hey guys just got on.Gerald Williams from Texas.I have a appt Simi g up soon.
I worked on the flight deck for 4 years and they denied my tinnitus and hearing loss
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I was service connected for bilateral hearing loss due to being an artillery cannon crew member but awarded 0%. I have a C&P for Tinnitus coming up, should I bring my C&P results for hearing loss to the exam. Thanks.
Hi there, here is our guide on C&P exams! > vaclaimsinsider.com/10-expert-tips-to-dominate-your-c-and-p-exam/
I get asked this all the time: “Brian, I have trouble remembering things, can I bring my medical records, Nexus Letters, DBQs, and personal statements to the C&P Exam?”
The answer is: YES!
Put them in a folder and carry them with you to the exam.
It’s also okay to offer them to the C&P examiner, but don’t force it
Great Stuff..Airborne...All The Way! 3/504th P.IR. Thanks for the resolution on this.
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We're SO glad to hear that!
Hey guys just got on
6th PSYOP Bn Airborne, 1st SOCOM living in Nashville Tennessee
Is arthritis a potential va claim? I served as flighline electrician 35 years ago. The money would help,I cant do my former job post mil as a carpenter
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Need details on submitting supplemental claim, how to do on line. Also submitting new claim vertigo and presumptive Sinusitis & Rhinitis any tips?
Go to Access VA and do it via Mail Portal. Make sure that on the drop down menu you send it to compensation. I've completed 3 via the Access VA Portal. Hope this helps Gate Keeper. Good Luck!
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@@Frostbiteque24 Thank you, I will give it a try!
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@@Frostbiteque24 Thank you, I will give it a try
I've been taking ibuprofen for a service connected injury for years. Ibuprofen use is linked to tinnitus, which I have. Is this a good nexus and should I file for disability?
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In the meantime, here are a few resources on Tinnitus and Nexus letters >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/can-i-get-a-va-rating-for-hearing-loss-and-tinnitus/
vaclaimsinsider.com/nexus-letter/
James from Louisiana, USMC 81-94, US Army 99-09, Gulf War,Afghan, Iraq
If you are 0% service-connected for hearing loss due to the same event (explosions) that brought on tinnitus, should you mention it or not?
Here's a resource that might shed some light on this >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/dos-and-dont-of-filing-a-tinnitus-claim/
USAF Combat Veteran/Desert Shield/Storm. 18 Years 100%P/T.
W. Shepard 90% Army 74-87
Thanks gents. Am filling and I needed these tips.
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VA health care , covers for my wife and kids? Do u have to use the VA hospital when I have an allergy attack or can I use my own doctor ?
You don't ever HAVE to use the VA. Your family's eligibility will depend on your rating!
Penny Dittl
1978-1982 Aircraft Electrician on fighter jets (US Air Force)
1987-1995 USAFR Aeromedical Evacuation Technician - served in Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia as a Medic
Brantingham, New York
I have 10% tinnitus, 30% migraines. 30% PTSD. I have constant piercing noise in both ears and everything you mention about when it’s quiet (trying to sleep and read a book it’s so loud it drives you crazy. They say my severe vertigo has nothing to do with it. I just set up another hearing test because I need answers Any suggestions?
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Hi there! Piercing noise is a common symptom of tinnitus. 10% is the highest rating for that condition. This information might be of help! > vaclaimsinsider.com/top-va-secondary-conditions-to-tinnitus/
Have they lumped tinnitus in with hearing loss yet?
These changes have not passed yet!
I’m a elite member with back, ankle and shoulder injury . Plus tinnitus . My coach didn’t seem to interested in my claim for back , ankle and shoulder . It’s on my record and have tons of medical of evidence . Kind of disappointed in the service
Just curious….are you 100% already? It seems once people get to that point they stop filing because it no longer “pays” i wonder if thats their reasoning.
@@tjpont2149 nope I’m about to file for the first time . I have buddy letters and medical . Just waiting on one final diagnosis. He told me he has 700 people he’s dealing with . So he can’t go throughly to my records . Even though it’s only like 5 pages of medical info
@@mkultravibes7763 well know that you can file on your own or with a VSO all for free. Im sure these guys are great and definitely swamped because of how good they are. But i would reserve them for appeals or more complicated situations.
Correct. There are several free services available for filing claims. We give many different resources for that on our website, but we are here for veterans who have been continuously denied by the VA, and we have expert claims coaches ready to help through the entire process via phone and online. We ensure your claim is filed correctly. This wins claims. Our organization is also made up of a large of community of veterans and we're happy to pay them for their hard work.
Hello Guys
Ex US ARMY COMBAT VETERAN MILITARY POLICE OFFICER RETIRED
I served and survived the WAR in IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN WAR
Jan 03 to Jan 04
I served 15 yrs
I suffered a back injury
I need to file my claim soon
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How does one become a coach? Are you all former clients?
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Florida, US Army, 101st Ft Campbell,Ky
I have a c&p exam tomorrow for tinnitus. I just came across this. I've been out of the usmc infantry for 15 years. I've had tinnitus that entire time and still but I was originally denied back when I got out. I was in for two years and had a lot of training on active duty but never deployed. I was medically separated due to a leg injury. I'm wondering if my time in service with no combat is what is holding me back even though I do have tinnitus that originated during training?
Hi Shane! I’d like to invite you to check out this resource. It sounds like you might be missing the connection between the event that caused the condition during service and your tinnitus.
click here to read more >>> vaclaimsinsider.com/how-is-a-va-claim-for-tinnitus-denied/
Did you get the claim for tinnitus?
@@tl8885 yes I did
Glad you got yours! I was deployed to Iraq and was on the flight line and was denied, then HLR, now duty to assist error so hopefully I’ll have a nice little back pay check soon
If your service connected for tinnitus 10 with c and p exam .Can you file a claim for hearing loss and not get another c and p exam
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AEC US Navy 1986- 2008
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Semper fi. Just had my hearing test. Need hearing aids both ears
I was going to say that…teeth grinding or TMJ
Great minds think alike!
Ringing in ears 24x7x365
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Jacksonville FL. 1980-86
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I served in vietnam 67-68 79
combat engineers
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I have my C&P exam tomorrow for Tinnitus. Any tips ?
We always advise to be uncomfortably honest in your exam!
Joe G Rueda usmc 76-79 1/4
ABN All The Way!
Vetnam vet tinutis am l still eligible
Yes!
My hearing loss is rated 10% really didn't know a lot...
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USAF 1975 - 79 Connecticut. tinnitus.
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hello carl sweet from bosworth mo
Hello!
Phillip lowe us. Navy ,SanJuan, Puerto Rico
noise-mos- what ABOUT AUTO ACCIDENT
Hi there! How can we be of help today?
The VA is a joke. I've been fighting for 5 years now for compensation for tinitis and hearing loss. crew chief on C-141A...... C-5A and B-52H. I've had 2 hearing tests. I was scheduled for a Video hearing at my local VA office but the judge couldn't connect so it was discontinued. haven't heard anything since then
Get a copy of your Audiogram entering and exiting the military and see if you had any significant threshold shifts during service,and read up on threshold shifts in the military, this is a event and evidence that will help with your claim to noise exposure.
@@MrMel254 over half of my medical records are missing from my folder including those tests. I was told they got destroyed in the fire they had.
Work on your veteran statement. How tinnitus affects your life.
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Need help
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My ungle Richard 1965 to 69 termially ill denied navy
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I was blown off of a bunker by a 122mm rocket and had a 155mm gun battery fire right over my head in July 1971.
Hi Frank, we are happy to have you here? Are you currently getting the benefits and compensation you deserve for your service?
Air Force 1965-1969 Supply specialist
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I was exposed to jp5 and launched f14s. A side effect of jp5 is tinnitus
Are you currently rated?
USN 1969-73….Vietnam Vet
Are you currently getting all the VA disability compensation and benefits you DESERVE?
It's not that easy. I got denied . 11BC2
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101st Airborn 1972 to 1982
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Semper Fi and Can Do OORAH
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80 deuce, All the way!
Camp Humphreys.
If you have ringing in ears immediately create a VA account and intent to file
Awesome advice!
As the only veteran here with four honorable discharges. Please stop talking about the weather and non stop chit-chatting nobody cares! Even though I have TH-cam premium because I'm rich I want to skip your much needed advice because I don't want to dig through the hay for a needle
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69 vietnam
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I don’t have tinnitus in my medical records. Can I still make a claim? It’s been 20 years.
Yes! You can still make a claim. There are no limitations. You would need to be able to connect Tinnitus to your service, there are a couple of ways you can do it.! Thank you for sharing this question! If you're an Elite Member, we'd advise asking your Veteran Coach so they can directly assist you. But if you're not yet part of our Elite Program, then we'd suggest scheduling a complimentary Discovery Call which you can do here: bit.ly/vaci-discovery-call