The fact that your spouse says you never hear them may in fact indicate an entitlement to VA compensation for hearing loss and or tinnitus.  Generally speaking, the VA isn’t responsible for hearing loss caused by the natural process of aging or occupational noise you were exposed to post-service.  That said; don’t let the VA’s immediate denial of those benefits deter you!  A 2010 VA fast letter 10-35, conceded that certain military jobs exposed veterans to high frequency noise.  As such, the … [Read more...]