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My dad has a hearing loss and is finally getting to the point where he is willling to get a hearing aid. He retired from the Navy about 10 years ago, and part of his hearing loss is due to his job in the Navy. He says that he cannot get VA benefits b/c it's too late to apply for them. Is this correct?

2007-07-23 13:06:10 · 11 answers · asked by queenrakle 5 in Politics & Government Military

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If his hearing loss is recorded in his medical files, your dad qualifies for VA assistance for the rest of his life. He needs to get on line and submit for his medical records. He will need these when he visits the VA for medical assistance.

2007-07-23 13:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes he can still file. I filed after 14 years and was granted service connected. Go here http://www.legion.org/?section=our_legion&subsection=ol_departments&content=ol_dsodir
it is the American Legion web site and read through everything. Then go to the drop down window, pick your state then call the VA Rep. to get help with a claim. It doesn't cost anything to get help. They will let you know if the claim should be any good or not. They did a great job for me. Good luck to your dad. If all goes good for him, he will get some new hearing aids in no time at all. Have him do this as soon as possible. The sooner the better.

Again, good luck.

2007-07-23 13:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by tdakpj 3 · 0 0

If he retired from the navy it's almost a sure thing he can get a disability for hearing loss. Ships are incredibly noisy environments and the noise never lets up. The fans and blowers hum 24/7. Hearing loss is routine.

He should have had annual audiograms and they should be in his medical records that are in storage at the government's St. Louis records center.

It's not too late to apply. He should do it now.

2007-07-23 14:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0 0

yono thats not correct! you can file for va benefits at any time. they just do not back pay. the payments will begin the first month after your application for compensation and pension begin. go to the website www.va.gov and get the application for comp and pension you can fill it out on line but its lengthly and it will take some time and you will need some information like date os service and etc. the process is not as hard as people want to make it. also you will neeed to sign a release for all medical records to be sent to the va. once you have completed the application as best you can mail it in the sooner the better it will take approximately 3months to 1 year for a decision to be made but it is back paid to the date it was filed. also there is va medical benefits you have to apply separately theres a link under health care you fill out the application send it with a copy of dd214 photo id and social seecurity and health care cards and they will assign you to a priorty group and you can be seen by a va doctor for cheap and prescriptions are only 8 dollars. i recommend talking or receiving help through the american legion of vfw they have someone there who helps fill out the paper work..just remember that you can claim any medical disabilities and any illness and they determine it from there..also do you research it will make a difference..if you need any more help with this or suggestion you can email me at khymelove@yahoo.com good luck

2007-07-23 14:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by khymelove 3 · 0 0

Your dad should to county court house to see the VA rep. you need to get the paper work started through the va rep. After his evaluation he will be given a disability rating. this rating is 0% to 100%. what ever the rating is he is in the system and can get medical benefits. This could take up to a year from start to finish thats just the way the system works.

2007-07-23 13:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by patrick g 1 · 0 0

Your dad is not correct at all. It is never too late to come forward to the VA with a health-related issue, especially if it is for a service-connected issue for which there is documentation. It sounds as if this may be the case with your dad.

He may qualify for not only free treatment, but may also be eligible for a service-connected disability pension. It's worth checking out.

2007-07-23 14:54:37 · answer #6 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0 0

He can still file a claim for service connected disability. See if there is a chapter of Disabled American Vets in your area. They have a group of people called Field Service officers. Trained in every aspect of both military and veterans' processing of claims, they are the experts on disability matters. And the total cost to you and your Dad is zero!

2007-07-23 13:11:51 · answer #7 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0 0

Send his A s S to the med center for a evaluation, he will at least get his hearing aids free.

Vet-USAF 44MMS / I use the VA system

2007-07-23 13:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by ฉันรักเบ้า 7 · 1 0

expensive Sandra64 Your Father desires purely to touch a VA Counselor on the main significant workplace on the Veterans administration workplace interior the city the place he lives and set up an appointment.

2016-11-10 05:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by lauramore 4 · 0 0

It's never too late to apply for a service connected disability.
If he is retired then anything is service connected.

2007-07-23 13:30:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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