Dick: If there is one bit of advice that I would give to you it would be this: If you have insurance that covers audiology exams, then go to a non-VA audiologist and get a written outside evaluation

Jim, I must tell you that I have burned some bridges with the VA when I met with the 2nd from the top last week (and emailed the top guy in addition). I took the position that any vet that could

Dick, just be aware that the advertisement and hype always exceeds the performance of hearing aids as well as most other items. Every pair of hearing aids I’ve received are better than the ones they

Steve, this is what I needed to hear, regarding Phonak. My outside the VA audiologist is pushing to try the Phonak Audeo Paradise 90…the newest and greatest, at least he thinks so. These are

It would be great if the VA had a trial program, but it doesn't. Like many of those who have already commented, I have problems hearing in groups. My hearing loss was caused by exposure to Naval

Thanks Karl. I’ve already done that-Twice.

Jim, some more good ideas…much appreciated. In addition to trying to hear in a restaurant, I’ve tried putting my phone (connected to my hearing aids) on the table, but there is so much ambient

I thought of another thing regarding the unstable remote. Try removing the app from the I phone--turn off your phone, turn it on and download and re-install the app.--you may need to re-pair the

I would also contact the Patient Advocate of the hospital, also go to Director’s office.

Dick, I’m learning more about my new Phonaks every day. Today on a call with Phonak I learned that I could change some settings on my phone which helped the stability of the hearing aids. But they

Hi Karl, Thanks for your valuable input, thanks for your service and sorry you have to deal with such serious hearing loss. With you being in Arizona (and for the benefit of everyone interested in

Hi: I am Karl Hallsten--100% service connected for hearing loss Vet--currently bi=lateral CI---It's six plus years since I had a Phonak Naida in my left ear. I had preferred the Oticon sound--but I

Ron, thanks for the suggestion and I’ll consider going the appeal route. Also I just read your bio and am dazzled with what you have accomplished during your career and lifetime. We all have a

Hi Jim, appreciate the welcome and thanks for all the valuable info. I also now have the Oticon Opn 1 currently and have read extensively on the Oticon More 1 and thought originally that would be

Hi Dick, Welcome to the site. Glad you found it. I also have a service connected hearing loss from Viet Nam. Like you I struggle to understand speech in noisy situations. I have received my

I am not sure about the law and regulations but I would get a VSO to file an appeal. Ron http://www.conceptscommunications.com/team/ronald-drach/

I just today discovered this site and am posting here to get your input and suggestions. The Denver VA has provided me with hearing aids for several decades and generally updated my hearing aids

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