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Hearing Aids

dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
edited September 2018 in General Discussion
There have been several threads asking for recommendations or experiences, these may fit the needs of some of you.

A little over $200, returnable within 30 days.

https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/personal-sound-amplifiers/bean-qsa.html
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just got out of an exam and now have proof that my hearing is shot.
    Actually was not as bad as I expected.
    The estimate was a bit of a shock, $4200 for a set that is a good shot gun.
    How does this compare to some of your costs, I know that I need them but the cost was surprising.
    Larry
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    guess its time....been putting it off severe hearing loss according to test...

    recommendations?


    doctor will know whats best???

    my ear canals are practically non existent...will that be a problem

    really dont want anything thats really noticable

    thanks
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I tried my Moms on and i really can not hear worth a crap. I had no idea i was that bad.[:(]

    I have worked on machines my whole life. 10 years working on F-16s, T-38s and T-37s.[:(]
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, I'm starting to go to the hearing aid places to check them out for what helps me most and what God-awful price I will have to pay.
    First, I'm going to an independent dealer who carries several different brands and styles.
    Anybody have some suggestions or personal experiences to offer?
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was in the military for 10 years and honorably discharged but i can not use the VA.

    When i had cancer i applied to the VA and they said i made to much money. At the time i applied i was not making anything because i had been sick for 9 months.[:(]
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i be interested when they can cancel screaming tinnitus
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have to ask have you tried anything any of us have said about reapplying to the VA. Unless you were discharged with a service connection. They will turn you down at least once.


    What you need to do is either work with the DAV or a county service rep and reapply. Take in all the info you have on your service. List jobs and units you were at. Request a copy of your service records. Also request a copy of your medical records. If you spent any time in a Medical Hospital you will need to request copies of the records they have for you.

    They do not just hand this stuff out they make you work for it.
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  • TooBigTooBig Member Posts: 28,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If they say you make to much money did they tell you to deduct Your insurance premiums , Medicare cost, Long term health care and other expenses.
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  • HandLoadHandLoad Member Posts: 15,998 ✭
    edited November -1
    As an Engineer, It always entertains me to consider all the warnings to preserve Your Hearing, Protect Your Hearing by wearing earmuffs, plugs, and then, when You get old, You get devices that SHOUT in Your Ears to help You hear!
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  • TooBigTooBig Member Posts: 28,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If they say you make to much money did they tell you to deduct Your insurance premiums , Medicare cost, Long term health care and other expenses.
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have tinnitus also. I did not wear my moms hearing aid but a few seconds and i did not her tinnitus for that short period of time.

    However i would not say it helped with it at all because like i said it was just a few seconds.

    I have my paperwork and i will send it in again.

    Plus i want the card saying im a vet.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    But did you have help filling it out.
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My wife helped me fill out the paperwork i think because i am having some memory problems now.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dav1965
    My wife helped me fill out the paperwork i think because i am having some memory problems now.


    Again DAV or a county service rep. They know how to word it so your claim goes thru also when they are the ones to send it in the VA seems to look at it less and approve it. Don't use them and I will make a bet it is denied again.
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  • hillbillehillbille Member Posts: 14,458 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
    quote:Originally posted by dav1965
    My wife helped me fill out the paperwork i think because i am having some memory problems now.


    Again DAV or a county service rep. They know how to word it so your claim goes thru also when they are the ones to send it in the VA seems to look at it less and approve it. Don't use them and I will make a bet it is denied again.


    should be in the county courthouse, use them Dave they are free
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  • interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
    i be interested when they can cancel screaming tinnitus


    Right!!
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The ones I tried did zip for the tinnitus.
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  • TooBigTooBig Member Posts: 28,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What did you say I didn't hear you
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  • kissgoodnightkissgoodnight Member Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was wounded by an IED in VietNam. The explosion was to my left and I lost most of my hearing in that ear. I have gotten a couple of hearing aids and they were useless. I just have to live with it.
    I would put the hearing aid in my ear, the plug up the hearing on my right ear. I could not hear any better in the ear than before the hearing aid. Next time I will not have them screen out any outside noises before I get the hearing aid. They say that should not make any difference. I believe it does.
    Get the hearing aid and when they has about screening out excess noise, tell them "NO".
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