Hearing impaired

[john e. holliday]

As the title says hearing impaired.  Been told it was the running of model engines that caused my hearing loss.  They never think of the years I worked in a factory and the telephone office how much noise there.  I know I was surprised the first time I walked into a central office with all the switching equipment.  Even with the new electronic switching with all the fans to keep equipment cool is not quiet.  But,  I would like those that post videos to in captions with the videos so we, myself can read what is being said like programs on TV.  One reason I don't join the on line forum talk session each week.

[Peter Nevai]

Hello John, I don't know how many know how to add captioning to their videos. Unfortunately the service used for the weekly video chats does not support live captioning. Google meet does but it does not stream to Youtube so I guess that is why it is not used over 8X8 Jitsi. A shame really because we would love to have you join our hangouts. I will see if I can figure out a work around that would allow you to join the weekly video chats. If I come up with something I'll let you know.

[dennis lipsett]

Doc,
I like many others have the same hearing problems for the same reasons that  you  said were the cause of your deafness.
I bit the bullet and went and got hearing aids. Not cheap at  well over 4K. Best money ever spent. You really do miss out on a lot of things with diminished hearing. Do you know that you can get  hearing aids with rechargeable batteries and also offer a lot of pluses like your smart phone can be connected wireless to your hearing aids so you don't miss out on things you listen to on the phone. Other features abound only restriction is your pocketbook.
you won't believe the difference when you get your hearing aids.
Dennis

[Larry Wong]

If you are a  vet  check with them, I get glasses and hearing aids free

[Ken Culbertson]

If you are a  vet  check with them, I get glasses and hearing aids free

Larry, I have been told that hearing loss is not covered by the VA.  Am I wrong?  I spend 6 years working under running jet aircraft and the ear protection they had then was a joke.  I got out with adequate "hearing" but I can still hear those jets running (tinnitus) 24/7.

Ken

[john e. holliday]

Doc,
I like many others have the same hearing problems for the same reasons that  you  said were the cause of your deafness.
I bit the bullet and went and got hearing aids. Not cheap at  well over 4K. Best money ever spent. You really do miss out on a lot of things with diminished hearing. Do you know that you can get  hearing aids with rechargeable batteries and also offer a lot of pluses like your smart phone can be connected wireless to your hearing aids so you don't miss out on things you listen to on the phone. Other features abound only restriction is your pocketbook.
you won't believe the difference when you get your hearing aids.
Dennis

I have been through several sets of hearing aids.  With the virus shutting things down can't get the last set repaired and they were the best.  I keep forgetting to take them when I start sweating and that is what killed them.  But, as I tell people when I quit sweating watch out as I may need the EMT's again.

[John Rist]

I got mine at Sams.  $4K for a pair..   I am convinced that the on line ones at $500 or so per pair will work just as good..  The only problem is getting a hearing loss profile to program into the unit.   I think some of the cheepies come with a cellphone app to set things.   Having dealt with hearing aids for 2 years now I think I could program my own now.  Anybody had good luck with the $500/pair hearing aids? 

[Larry Wong]

Ken  the VA as I understand it Ears and Eyes are covered, if you were on the flight line you should be covered, check into it now is the time when the VA is trying to cover all Vets.  I was around Aircraft on the flight line and in the air, Jets .  Keep asking good luck

[Larry Wong]

Larry, I have been told that hearing loss is not covered by the VA.  Am I wrong?  I spend 6 years working under running jet aircraft and the ear protection they had then was a joke.  I got out with adequate "hearing" but I can still hear those jets running (tinnitus) 24/7.

Ken

ken yes you are covered keep asking for a appointment with  a Dr .   Eyes and hearing is covered I have hearing aids and I can up grade every. 4 years for latest  hearing aids and glasses free . If your not I rolled with VA  join. Good luck  I’m in California and the Dr. are on rotation with Stanford  VA here is the best around

[11290]

Larry, I have been told that hearing loss is not covered by the VA.  Am I wrong?  I spend 6 years working under running jet aircraft and the ear protection they had then was a joke.  I got out with adequate "hearing" but I can still hear those jets running (tinnitus) 24/7.

Ken

Coverage entitlements depend on several factors.  When you register with the VA you get a number "level" and that number (I think it's #1 thru 9 - can't remember now) determines your entitlements eligibility.  In my case, as a Purple Heart recipient (think I'm level 3 with PH) with a service connected hearing disability (receive a monthly $$ disability also), I get "free" hearing aids & glasses.  I do know of others that were not PH but served their time and receive hearing aids.  You just need to register and find out what entitlements you qualify for. 

Luckily, our local clinic and staff gives good service and now with the added Community Care and Urgent Care options,  makes for a good health care service.  Has some "hiccups" but overall, very I've been satisfied.

https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/publications/hbco/hbco_introduction.asp