How to Service Connect Your VA Claim for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus (LIVE with VA Claims Insider)

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Need a medical nexus letter to service-connect your Tinnitus or Hearing Loss claim and get rated at the appropriate level in support of your VA disability claim or appeal?
In this video, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider discuss How to Win Your VA Claim for Hearing Loss or Tinnitus.
In our experience, hearing loss is one of the most difficult VA disability claims to get service connected.
The typical VA compensation for hearing loss is a 0% service connected VA rating.
What is the difference between Hearing Loss and Tinnitus?
Tinnitus, also known as “ringing in the ear syndrome” is very different than hearing loss.
Tinnitus is normally a very subjective VA claim, and veterans either have it or they don’t.
Hearing loss, in contrast, is a very objective VA claim, and an audiologist will measure your hearing loss at various decibels and frequencies to determine your VA rating for hearing loss.
Tinnitus is the number one easiest VA disability claim to win by the way.
According to the 2018-2019 VA disability claims data, Tinnitus was the most commonly claimed disability for all Veterans.
Your Tinnitus VA Claim can only have one VA rating.
It is either 10% or nothing.
Your hearing loss VA rating depends on several factors, which are listed below.
What is the typical VA compensation for hearing loss or other ear conditions?
Tinnitus VA Rating
Tinnitus is either rated at 10 percent or nothing. There is no unilateral or bilateral factor for your Tinnitus VA rating.
Meniere’s Disease VA Rating
Veterans will receive a 100 percent rating if your Meniere’s disease includes vertigo and cerebellar gait more than once a week.
Veterans will receive a 60 percent rating if your Meniere’s disease includes vertigo and cerebellar gait one to four times per month and a 30 percent rating for less severe symptoms, which occur less than one time per month.
Inner Ear Disorders VA Rating
Inner ear disorders are very common in veterans, and these disorders can lead to nausea, dizziness, balance issues, vertigo, cerebellar gait, and even vomiting in severe cases.
Depending on the severity of your symptoms, the VA rates inner ear disorders at either 10 percent or 30 percent.
Loss of Ears VA Rating
Veterans will receive a 30 percent VA rating for the loss of one ear.
Veterans will receive a bilateral factor and a VA rating of 50 percent for the loss of both ears.
Eardrum VA Rating
Veterans will receive a 0 percent VA rating for perforated eardrum.
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@jevet-lady4308 5 жыл бұрын

Tips: Be ready to provide information related to ALL noise exposure you had during service. Don't go to your exam and tell the examiner that your hearing loss and tinnitus started several years after discharge (this happens a lot and it's a slam dunk denial). Don't go to the exam and start talking about all of your post-service noise exposure.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@jevet-lady4308 5 жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider as a Veteran and a DRO with VA, I try to give as much useful information as I can. I wish these types of resources were available when I was submitting my claim.

@chuck5553 3 жыл бұрын

I have a picture of my crew firing a artillery gun...I had my fingers in my ears. I’m taking the pic to my exam 🤷🏻‍♂️

@XxStonedImmaculatexX 3 жыл бұрын

I just had my C&P for tinnitus and all they did was have me do different types of hearing tests. The audiologist didn’t ask me any questions but I did have to turn in a form where I had to put down when I think my tinnitus started so I put down the sane date I received my CAB during OEF! I wasnt aware that hearing loss and tinnitus isn’t the same thing so now I’m thinking about submitting a claim for hearing loss!

@georgiannaheimerl5338 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your info I’m a Gulf War Army Veteran. I’ve have deafness in my left ear tinnitus & my right ear I have hyperacusis I have medical records from the VA in Madison that have my information from the audiologists I’ve seen since 2001 . My issues never go away I just cope as well as I can with my noise cancelling 🎧& listen to music. My overall objective is to find out what happened to my hearing. I have a comp & pen exam on Monday the 24th of April with an audiologist. I’m grateful for your help in informing us veterans about the options available for us to get the benefits we deserve Thanks again Georgi😃

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Georgianna Heimerl, thank you for your service and for tuning in! Glad to have you here!

@MrReggieman 4 жыл бұрын

Yes,That going with me too i past the hearing test but got tinnitus bad and everbody said to me .I,Talk loud and im always saying hug when people talk to me!!! Peace & Love.

@jamesbreeden2669 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian! Blessings!

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Thx James!

@jeffmath7540 Жыл бұрын

I had all my evidence from Va And private doctors. On tinnitus and hearing loss they denied me all the time i went to the VBA in front of law judge to get myself. Approved i finally got it approved both of them

@moneymike085 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, one of your employees that works for VA claims insider that is working with me on my claims literally just told me a few weeks ago that I DO NOT need a medical diagnosis for my tinnitus, because it is subjective like you said. So I filed my claim last week with only a statement and no medical paperwork on it.... sooo you should definitely get this straight with the staff.

@moneymike085 5 жыл бұрын

And I’ve only been out for 3 and a half years, because I know you said if you’ve been out for forever you don’t NEED it in your medical records.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

You can file a claim for Tinnitus WITHOUT a medical diagnosis, so long as you've got subjective complaints inside your medical records somewhere, along with a strong supporting statement. It's simply recommended that you have a diagnosis, not required.

@sargentking2436 2 жыл бұрын

what was your MOS? That helps alot.

@CC-vw2hg 4 жыл бұрын

This makes sense please listen to this man! For me please

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

A few of you asked for a copy of the Duty MOS Noise Exposure Listing, here ya go! vaclaimsinsider.com/duty-mos-noise-exposure-listing/

@marcoromero2707 3 жыл бұрын

That is so true, when I am in a loud place or with a crowd its hard for me to listen or hear what ppl are saying.

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

You should consider filing a claim for compensation for it!

@jimseptuagenarian4482 3 жыл бұрын

I was in US Navy 1956-60. 1958-60 I was an aviation electronics technician with VQ-1. VQ-1 aircraft were the P4M, a very noisy 4-engine patrol craft built before 1950. 50 years later I found out I was entitled to a VA tinnitus claim. And I now receive 10%. This rating was very easy to get. No one had told me that I was entitled to service connected issues.

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

@Jim, that's what we find a lot is most veterans don't know they are entitled to these benefits. We make it our purpose to educate fellow veterans to make sure they get the rating and compensation they deserve!

@jimseptuagenarian4482 3 жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider Thank you for your reply and the super articles you have done on KZfaq. My thoughts: Since I didn't hear about this VA service for 50 years, since most vets are male, and since males are the disposable sex, it is no wonder the word doesn't get out well. My Mom was a VA nurse and she said nothing. From 1970-96 I worked for DoD and no one there said anything. Nothing, nothing, nothing until my son, a vet, told me less than 10 years ago.

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's just disgraceful. Its a shame the disservice that the VA does to our fellow brother and sisters in arms. This is why we put this info out. To make sure every veteran can get educated and begin the process to get the rating and compensation they deserve by LAW!

@rickh6049 3 жыл бұрын

I'm rated 100% P&t hearing loss. 0% at leaving the military. Loss progressed every year. Took 40 years to be confirmed profound. And a low word recognition result as well. Fire Department military

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

@Rickh, welcome, thank you for sharing. Congrats on getting 100 P&T.

@kmann7249 3 күн бұрын

You may have had post-military occupational or recreational noise which helped to speed p the process.

@utube11505 5 жыл бұрын

This problem of understanding speech that you can hear is something I've experienced, first time I've heard it discussed.

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

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@vstromrider625 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job explaining the difference between hearing loss and Tinnitus. Worked twenty years on flight line/deck and I’m sure it is connected but I am not rated for either. Get 10% which DFAS takes right back out of my pension payment. I just checked your MOS list and it shows two-digit codes which I can only assume are the first two characters of the NEC (Navy Enlisted Classification code). The Navy does not use MOS unless something changed. Although my rating of Aviation Electronic Technician is listed, neither of my NECs match anything on the presented list. It also shows a Moderate rating instead of the Highly Probable rating of all the other Aviation Technician Ratings listed that we AT/AVs worked with on the same Flight Decks and Flight Lines. Instead we have the same Moderate rating has an Air Traffic Controller who is in the Tower while we are on the deck dodging jet exhaust with all the other Aviation Maintainers.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Correct! It's simply called the "MOS" listing, which is Army speak. I was Air Force and we have Air Force Speciality Codes (AFSCs).

@MrRoboto2338 4 жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider How much weight does the MOS/NEC carry in a Tinnitus claim? I was a Radioman with Morse Code as Specialty. Noticed ringing after month upon month of high volume head phones in 1989. Complained about it during hearing test, but it wasn't noted. The claim person at VA put 'Highly Probable "next to my rate on claim application.

@Projectvetjet 2 жыл бұрын

Why does dfas take it?

@bayadger6970 5 жыл бұрын

I was a Army medic that spent 1 year in Korea 2nd FSB Camp Hovey. I was usually attached to Artillery Units and did multiple gun range duty. I also was assigned as a LMT (2.5 ton truck) vehicle operator which meant formation in the Motorpool every damn day. I would think that this would be enough but unsure.

@kashmoney7421 5 жыл бұрын

I also did a little over a year in Camp Hovey 1/9 infantry. I was rated 10% for hearing loss. I went to 2 civilian audiologists and they said the service was likely the cause. I work in a bank now so it didnt come from that.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

It should be yes, make sure to reference the Duty MOS Noise Exposure listing, your job in the military, and "HOW" you believe your Tinnitus and Hearing Loss were caused by the Gun Range. Write a strong personal statement with this info!

@bayadger6970 5 жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider My duty MOS is rated "low" but know I understand how being around and inside heavy duty vehicles and tactile tanks along with multiple gun range exposures should give credibility to my claim

@kmann7249 3 күн бұрын

Just to say you were noise exposed is not enough to prove a nexus.

@philpmueller993 2 жыл бұрын

I was in the airforce reserves from 1964 to 1994. I was an aircraft mechanic I worked on the flight line 1990 I became an Art Air reserve technician

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

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@SplusAV 3 жыл бұрын

So if my tinnitus has gotten much much much worse in the last 6mos, will the VA increase my 10% rating if I submit evidence from recent doctor and ENT appointments?

@jimmycecil9234 6 ай бұрын

I was in the army reserve for 24 years. I was a 54B 5 hotel smoke generator instruc instructor my ears of service was 1976 to 1999

@VAClaimsInsider 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and for tuning in!

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Veterans, can you hear me okay?

@treeliner898 5 жыл бұрын

Brian Reese yes you really need to give me a phone number we need to talk.

@Kuwaitin08 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Reese Do you have any suggestions on how to get a successful claim for hyperacusis without hearing loss? I would love to see a video on that. I have a ton of service records and private medical records that show when it started in service and the continued treatment of the condition for the last 11 years but somehow it is denied.

@tonystinson1994 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@luismatta1357 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian I just received my disability claim for hearing loss and tinnitus. I was granted 10% for Tinnitus. I was denied Hearing loss. Based on the letter I am within the guide line of all auditory threshold. I was assigned to an Artillery Unit in an Airborne Unit

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

What medical evidence did you supply to support your claim? You can either go the HLR route or supplemental route. If you have new relevant medical evidence go the supplemental route first. Buddy letters and your own statement in support of a claim count as new relevant medical evidence. If you can get friends you served with to write first hand what happened it will go a long way. If you need assistance you can always sign up and have a veteran coach assist you in the process. Best of luck!

@lqdxoni1 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing for me even when explaining I can not understand what people behind me and in a room with moderate noise.

@jeffmath7540 Жыл бұрын

I also have vertigo secondary condition to my tinnitus they denied me know i am going in front of law judge with this matter also all my evidence is their this is unreal with the VA is doing to veterans but i will never give up.

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

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@nicholaskoroneos4516 4 жыл бұрын

13 years AD USMC and medically separated in 2017 (70 DoD/80 VA). I exited AD with hearing aids provided by Navy medical for loss of hearing. However - I remain 10% tinnitus AND zero (0%) rating for hearing loss. I want to increase my rating from 0%. Do I submit an increase via eBenefits?

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

The VA makes it almost impossible to get a rating past 0% for hearing loss. You may find your easiest route to be filing secondary conditions to tinnitus. If you need help sign up and talk to a veterans coach and they can give you more info specific to your situation. Best of luck!

@robertculpepper4733 5 жыл бұрын

I got 10% each for hearing loss and tinnitus

@kashmoney7421 5 жыл бұрын

I got 10% for hearing loss but it sounds like he is saying tinnitus is a separate 10%. I'm hoping that's true

@treeliner898 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Culpepper VA law doesn’t take hearing above 10%

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

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@just_shaeee 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. I’m a medical provider and Vet in private practice. How can I join the team to help fellow Vets get the ratings they deserve?

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

@S.S.L.S shoot a message to edelarosa@vaclaimsinsider.com

@rblightchild 4 жыл бұрын

so you help when someone already has a claim in correct, with representation? thank you i dont have rep yet. but i have filed in the past twice. now i have crazy symptoms and cant work, really a hard time

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

We can better serve you prior to filing a claim but we can help you throughout the process.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Here's another post I wrote about How to Get VA Disability for Hearing Loss: vaclaimsinsider.com/how-to-get-va-disability-for-hearing-loss/

@dominicsandoval8692 4 жыл бұрын

My intent to file is coming up in December and audiology can’t schedule me until January. I have complaints in my medical record and have performance documents, buddy statement, and pictures of how my job being a gunners mate is the cause of my tinnitus . Would you recommend just submitting? My rate in the navy has a high probability on the mos list.

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

Are you only filing a Tinnitus claim?

@bubba7439 3 жыл бұрын

How do I check my navy job in the mos

@andrewcaldwell0311 4 жыл бұрын

I got 50% connected after the VA told me to go through QTC. Im guessing that is outsourcing to get these conditions into your medical record.

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

QTC is just one of the contractors the VA uses for C&P exams.

@kmann7249 3 күн бұрын

The audiogram is the gold standard for objective evidence of noise injuries,

@johndeilus7333 3 жыл бұрын

Can I claim Anxiety from hearing loss. I cannot go to places that there is a lot of noise like large shopping centers and gathering. The background noises drives me crazy, I start to sweat and get dizzy. I normally have to leave.

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

@John, you sure can!

@marcsilva9338 5 жыл бұрын

Brian does the VA do re-evaluation on tinnitus like they do on other scheduler ratings? Most ENT offices can diagnos tinnitus

@jevet-lady4308 5 жыл бұрын

No they don't.

@marcsilva9338 5 жыл бұрын

JE Vet Lady thank you

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Nope

@JimboJones2022 Жыл бұрын

I was in a transitional unit I going from one MOS to another which they labeled me as a "Duty Soldier" I trained officers on the rifle range at Fort Sam Houston which I didn't wear my ear plugs all the time. I have a very high pitch ringing after this all the time and then I get the pressure in either the right or left ear and the low frequency ring or the high that goes sway. My MOS was eventually a 68J which is a low MOS on the noise scale. What should I do?

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

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@vaneason6897 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a Navy Vet...I haven't filed a claim yet but my so called rep did an intent to file about 2 years ago..so I had plan on just doing another intent to file and going thru the process by myself...would you rather help from beginning to end....0-100%?

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

Send Combat Craig an email and he can take a look at what you have combatcraig@vaclaimsinsider.com

@maynardholmes8870 3 жыл бұрын

Brother I did my own claim took about two months to get my ten percent after putting up with it for thirty years CV 64 crash and salvage flight deck dude here .go do it alone .now I’m having issues getting my sleep apnea claim so I may use DVA for that .but get the bread that you earned

@bos10c5fe 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Brian. I heard in the video that you have information how tinnitus affects the inner ear nerve. Where can I get a look at this information? I have the same issue you mentioned. Background sounds drown out my hearing.

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

I would run this by your Primary Care doctor at VA and have them explain all the details.

@kmann7249 3 күн бұрын

Tinnitus is most commonly a symptom of hearing loss, but there are many other reasons. Tinnitus is a symptom, not the cause.

@paulgregg9298 5 жыл бұрын

I have a VA Rating of 0% for Tinnitus since January 1993 when I retired from the Army. How can I get that raised to 10%? I have a Tinnitus & Hearing Loss C&P exam on 20 August 2019 and have been diagnosed with Hearing Loss by the VA and have been issued Hearing Aids for both ears. In addition I have attended Tinnitus Group therapy classes given by the VA. I am not rated for Hearing Loss. I am enrolled with VA Claims Insider Elite.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Tinnitus can't be rated at 0%. It's either not rated at all or it gets 10%. You're good to go here as you've got the Audiogram for Hearing Loss.

@treeliner898 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Gregg hey Paul, can you post your CFile please so he can actually respond.

@williamhunter1959 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a list of jobs in the military which you could get exposure to loud noises that causes you to have Tinnitus?

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

You bet there is! vaclaimsinsider.com/duty-mos-noise-exposure-listing/

@tyroneturner4128 3 жыл бұрын

Also guys. When I was in my mos was 93P...I have been out since 96..I found out my mos was changed to 15P..I found out the change on my own so if you dont see your mos on the list make sure it hadn't changed since you've been out...had no problem getting service connected tinnitus

@charleshuddleston9899 Жыл бұрын

How about Vertigo? Can I file a second to Tinnitus for that

@johnnyc5587 3 жыл бұрын

Ill be in Austin TX in 3 weeks. Im hearing the homeless are everywhere.

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

It's an unfortunate problem.

@chad375 2 жыл бұрын

I returned from Iraq in 2006 and filed my claim for right foot injury and had all the documents to prove it however the VA denied at a 0 % but I am service connected.

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

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@davidmartin4313 Жыл бұрын

What is the process? Do we submit our application to your office for review, then submit to the VA. Or do we wait for a denial from the VA to contact you?

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

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@georgemaxwell3467 9 ай бұрын

Can your personal statement and buddy letter be on a regular piece of paper or do you actually need the 4138?

@edwardcho8559 9 ай бұрын

Currently 0% but looking to get started on this journey. Have already been denied on my initial claim for tinnitus due to lack of evidence/service connection and looking at submitting a supplemental claim. Do I need to get a current diagnosis, and nexus letter or will a personal statement in support of claim suffice? Favorable findings says that I was in an MOS thats highly likely for tinnitus.

@VAClaimsInsider 9 ай бұрын

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@GregoryStrasser Жыл бұрын

what if I have presumptive conditions rated? like right now i have 50% migranes, 30% chroninc sinusitus, and 10% allergic rhinitis. all these are under the Mayo, which state that these can also cause tinnitus. is this not correct? I also have 70% ptsd. the first time I applied for tinnitus they denied me. I didnt have all these conditions the first time I applied.

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

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@rb2853 8 ай бұрын

I have 10% for tinnitus and hearing loss in the left ear but at 0%. They made this decsion fo being a helicopter mechanic in the Marines. They did not consider my 3 years for the same MOS in the Army and 13 years working on KC 10 Refueling Tankeer in the Air Force Reserves and 1 year as an SP. Can you advise?

@VAClaimsInsider 7 ай бұрын

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@jimmyhonjo2485 2 жыл бұрын

I have been approved and diagnosed with Tinnitus at a 10 % rating. My Hearing Loss is at 0 % but is service connected . I have filed a migraine headache secondary to Tinnitus. What are my chances of getting a higher rating for it because I am at 90% disability rating. Am I able to get 100% with migraines.

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@jimmycecil9234 6 ай бұрын

My name is Jimmy. I was in the army reserved chemical Corp from 1976 to 1999. I was stationed at fort McClellan Alabama. Been trying to get a disability claim for chemical burns. Because I went in the service before the Vietnam era ended and retired before desert Storm. I was told that I was not qualified because my service was in peace time My MOS was 54b 5 hotel I was a chemical instructor. Right now I do have hearing lost from the smoke generators and the VA have denied me and said it was not service to related

@VAClaimsInsider 6 ай бұрын

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@kmann7249 3 күн бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider No one gets denied because they served during peacetime

@barrychandler5250 10 ай бұрын

I got 10% for tinnitus last week . I was diagnosed with high frequency hearing loss and my DAV rep. said I had some hearing loss when I left the NAVY. Is it too soon to apply for hearing loss. I was an Aviation Elect. Tech and spent time on flight line with jet powered helocopters . H3,s.

@VAClaimsInsider 10 ай бұрын

You can apply at any time! Here's a resource that will help! > vaclaimsinsider.com/how-to-get-va-disability-for-hearing-loss/#0-how-do-i-win-my-va-hearing-loss-claim

@georgemaxwell3467 9 ай бұрын

Can you write your personal statement and buddy letter on standard paper or does it have to be the 4138 form?

@VAClaimsInsider 9 ай бұрын

Hi there! Here's a resource that will be of help > vaclaimsinsider.com/va-statement-in-support-of-claim-example/

@Melkinusmc 5 жыл бұрын

Can you touch on common secondary claims to tinnitus? I am already service connected for hearing loss at 0%. My tinnitus claim is about to be done. I am wanting to know what issues can be connected to my hearing loss and tinnitus.

@jevet-lady4308 5 жыл бұрын

Are you asking because you already have a disability? How can someone else, other than a doctor, tell you what you have or should claim? If you have a disability due to tinnitus, just submit a claim.

@tc_y7696 5 жыл бұрын

Turf Proz, Inc. Headaches, vertigo, sleep issues, etc. could possibly be attributed to tinnitus. The thing her is you HAVE TO PROVE IT. You can’t just shoot off claims from the hip all the time and think they all will stick. The more evidence like nexus letters you submit medical journals etc. will help support your claims of secondary or even primary conditions.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

If you’re thinking about filing your VA Tinnitus claim as a secondary disability, the following conditions can cause or make Tinnitus worse: head and neck conditions, Meniere’s disease, depression and anxiety, PTSD, TBI, hearing loss, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) and high blood pressure, among others. Also, medication side effects from more than 200 medications can cause/make Tinnitus worse.

@Melkinusmc 5 жыл бұрын

I already filed my tinnitus claim. Its estimated to be decided on or before September. 10th. My doctor said I have all the symptoms of menires disease I just have to get a formal diagnosis. Would I have better luck claiming that as a primary or secondary to tinnitus? I never went to medical for those conditions. I was service connected for hearing loss because of my MOS 6156 MV22 aircraft mechanic. I also suffer from migranes which I was told can be linked to Tinnitus. As well as Anxiety and depression also made worse from the constant ringing in my ears. That has progressed into sleep issues etc. They all compound on one another. I am not asking anyone to tell me what to claim as the first comment suggested. And I have already tried to "just submit a claim" doesnt work like that. Since I didnt go to medical because it was frowned upon and I was ultimately hazed because of it. I avoided it as much as possible. I am now trying to link the issues I have to what I am already connected for. Any help would be appreciated as I am currently getting diagnosis from my primary care and specialists. But I am paying out of pocket for now until my wife's open enrollment comes around in October. I want to make the most of each doctors appointment.

@Melkinusmc 5 жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider I have already contacted your team. I cannot sign an agreement with you until my tinnitus claim is finished. I was referred to Vet comp and Pen by a friend. I am unhappy with them and will be hiring you for the rest of my claims. I watched Leah's videos and I am 100% sold. I just wish I would have went with you in the beginning. I am now trying to gather as much evidence as possible so when I hire you it will make things that much easier. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@georgemaxwell3467 10 ай бұрын

Can you file secondary claims for 0% rating for tinnitus or do you need to be at 10%??

@VAClaimsInsider 10 ай бұрын

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

@kashmoney7421 5 жыл бұрын

I am rated for hearing loss. Do I need separate medical exam for tinnitus?

@mtjohnb1 5 жыл бұрын

Kasheem Nivens , hello I put in for hearing loss. I was denied again. Been having this problem from VN 1968-69. They gave me hearing aids. Do you have any thoughts on how to get a rating on my hearing loss?

@kashmoney7421 5 жыл бұрын

@@mtjohnb1 it was really just two hurdles. Having the doctor give me a hearing test and document my hearing loss and having the doctor to write a professional opinion that it's likely the hearing loss was as a result of your service. They give these opinions all the time. They may just ask to see your dd214 or what job you did etc.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! The C&P examiner will conduct the Audiogram again, even though it's BS because the Audiogram can't test or measure Tinnitus.

@oceanpacific886 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is so bad that it makes Suicidal- is due to anxiety and medication helps

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

@Oscar, you aren't alone brother! Are you rated for it?

@johnnyc5587 Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you? Got question. I am 10% service connected for Tinnitus. At my C& P exam the Doctor told me I have moderate to substantial hearing loss and he advised me to file an additional clam for that. Additionally, I was also diagnosed for Hyperacusis and Migraines and have received Nexus letters for each. So, I just filed for both of them as secondary to my service-connected Tinnitus. Now during my C & P exam for Hearing loss the Doc told me he also said he agrees with my private doc and will rule in favor of me for the Hyperacusis and Migraines but he further said his opinion on the Migraines may not count because usually a C& P exam for Migraines are performed by a Neurologist. Any thoughts ? Id love to hear your opinion. . Thank u

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

C&P exams for migraines are sometimes performed by neurologists but that doesn't necessarily mean that the rater will disregard your C&P examiner's medical opinion. Additionally, if the VA needs more evidence for your migraines, they might send you to another C&P exam or just request additional evidence from you. It's really great news that your examiner told you that his opinion is that those conditions were service-connected though!

@johnnyc5587 Жыл бұрын

Thank You

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@caffiend. 4 жыл бұрын

will 0% tinnitus rating along with a separate 0% rating combine to 10% rating?

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

@Caffiend no 0% is 0. But tinnitus is only 10%. If they granted it to you at 0 you should appeal that.

@caffiend. 4 жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider Brian I heard it was VA policy that two separate ratings of different claims would be combined to a 10% final rating.

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

@caffiend yes if you have two non-compensable disabilities rated at 0 they will issue 10% for them. But tinnitus won’t be issued at 0%. It’s either you have it and it’s awarded at 10% or it’s denied.

@timothyberglund2528 Жыл бұрын

What's TMD?What are the side effects of tinnitus

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

TMD is temporomandibular joint disorder. Tinnitus has quite a few side effects but the most common that we see are headaches, trouble sleeping, and anxiety

@johngiesbers9811 Жыл бұрын

I served from 1974-78. The VA just told me that my service records r illegible. They have none. So what does that mean for any VA claims?

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Here's a resource that might help > vaclaimsinsider.com/can-you-prove-service-connection-without-va-medical-records/

@cherylgricoski1744 2 жыл бұрын

I am a VetNam Era Vet who worked in passenger Service. I have tinnitus with sleep issues, depression and anxiety. I am now a widow who could use a little more income. Please help!

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl! In order to best assist you, we highly encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by visiting learn.vaclaimsinsider.com/schedule-a-complimentary-va-claim-strategy-call

@johnsmallcomb2592 Жыл бұрын

The Audiogram is the results of the hearing test. It is not the test itself. My wife is a speech pathologist and is very up on these terms. I have claimed a hearing loss claim and have at least 5 different audiograms over the years and have a profound hearing loss since my early 20's. I am now 73.

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Hello John Smallcomb Are you trying to increase your current VA Rating and compensation?

@kmann7249 3 күн бұрын

If your audiogram demonstrated hearing loss or a positive significant or standard threshold shift that is objective evidence of noise injury

@danhirsch6554 5 жыл бұрын

I got service connected for my hearing loss in my left ear at 0%. But now I am having issues with my right ear. Been out of the service for 3 years. If I put in for an exam with the VA will they include my right ear? I also have 10% for tinnitus in both ears.

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, I would file for an "increase" on your Hearing Loss for the left ear, AND add right ear, hearing loss at the same time. Yes, the VA will order a C&P exam with an audiologist who will conduct an Audiogram on both ears.

@lavadadavis5816 Жыл бұрын

How much does your services cost? Is it required to front?

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Zero up-front fees! You only pay VACI once you win your claim. And our fee at the end is with new money from the VA (money you don’t currently have.) The Cost of ELITE Membership is 6x your monthly increase, owed once. Essentially, If we help you get an increase, then we split the amount of that increase 50:50 for a year. Instead of charging Veterans thousands of dollars to access our proprietary resources up-front, we decided to make these resources FREELY available to those who join our membership programs, and you only pay AFTER you win your VA disability claim AND get an increase in your VA disability compensation. If you don’t win your claim and get a higher rating, you don’t owe us a penny. If you do win and get a higher rating, our standard fee is six times (6x) the monthly increase. For example, if your VA rating before utilizing our services is 50% at $1,000 per month, and your rating after utilizing our services is 90% at $2,000 per month, your membership fee would be 6x the monthly increase, or ($2,000-$1,000) = ($1,000 x 6) = $6,000. In this example, if the lump sum option is selected, the total owed would be $6,000-$600 (10% discount) = $5,400. We also have payment plan options available.

@lavadadavis5816 Жыл бұрын

@@VAClaimsInsider do y’all do all the work for this fee and do y’all provide nexus letters?

@allenmurgondy5221 2 жыл бұрын

Do not take this the wrong way but all these programs, etc. paid subscriptions mean nothing if the VA doesn't follow their own adminstrative procedures. Hence, you have to acumulate those like a vacuum over years until you get to the BVA and CAVC. Otherwise, doesn't matter one bit, if a VA rating officer or C&P examineer or VA employee just intentionally screws up your claim because what are you going to be able to do about it [NOTHING]! All this pay for this, sign up here, would mean something if things actually worked the way they were supposed to. My 20 years of VA hardships, fighting for benefits taught me this. And, using worthless VSO's in the past was the worst mistake.

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re ready to stop struggling with the VA and start winning your VA disability claims, we’ll help you submit a claim that’s easy for the VA to approve! >> bit.ly/3RGoNZb

@jonodiorne8240 2 жыл бұрын

viet nam combat engineer can't hear when in group. got hearing aids. no help

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

Are you trying to increase your VA disability rating and compensation?

@billymills9378 4 жыл бұрын

HELLO

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Mills Hi Billy welcome!

@davidmccarley7354 Жыл бұрын

My comment is, i'm getting forty percent on hearing

@davidmccarley7354 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to get a increase on my hearing

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Let’s discuss further! I would like to invite you to schedule a discovery call with one of our Team Members to discuss our program. You can schedule a call by clicking this link>> bit.ly/3AsaYF3

@debbiemccree4698 3 жыл бұрын

What if you feel the audiologist didnt give an honest exam

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

You can always request a new C&P exam or go and get your own exam done and submit that as evidence for a supplemental claim if yours was denied.

@Phonger. 3 жыл бұрын

Can a cook get compensated

@VAClaimsInsider 3 жыл бұрын

One of our Veteran Coaches would be able to answer that in more detail with you. Please sign up for a free 30 min strategy session with one of our veteran coaches. VACIFREE30.com

@BearInThePhillipines Жыл бұрын

At the top of the list of those I appreciate in the military are cooks.

@josephmarquart644 Жыл бұрын

Say hi joe

@VAClaimsInsider Жыл бұрын

Hi Joe! I am a VA Claims Insider team member. How can I help you today?

@osmangalo9127 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian I am from Texas and just got my DV license plate. Can I park in handicap? Or do I need a placard?

@liveextreme6752 5 жыл бұрын

DV allow you to park in handicap, loading zones, most tolls for free, and even apartment complex permit free

@osmangalo9127 5 жыл бұрын

Live Extreme so I don’t need a placard long as I got my DC license plates then

@tremaynemyles8276 5 жыл бұрын

I was going to try to get my dv license tomorrow. What did you have to do? I'm in Texas as well. Did you go to the tax accessors office or DMV?

@jevet-lady4308 5 жыл бұрын

@@tremaynemyles8276 go to the tax assessor's office (the same place you registered your vehicle and got your license plates).

@tremaynemyles8276 5 жыл бұрын

@@jevet-lady4308 thank you and you get it the same day? I've never done it through the tax accessors office. I've always gotten my tags from the dealership so please forgive my ignorance.

@oscargutierrez7750 4 жыл бұрын

It affects so much in our day to day yet it's only 10% SMH

@VAClaimsInsider 4 жыл бұрын

Oscar Gutierrez I completely agree. It is a very debilitating disability.

@John-ew2cb 5 жыл бұрын

Hissing

@VAClaimsInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Yep very common

@jamesruth3974 5 жыл бұрын

My ear Dr. Asked me if I wanted to try a hearing aid. I called and told him yes.

@rblightchild 4 жыл бұрын

just got mine this Feb. best thing i ever did, i cant hear without them and when i take them out now i realize it. best of luck to you, i got mine (aids) from VHA

@VAClaimsInsider 2 жыл бұрын

Very good!!! Let us know if we can help further!