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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

Steve, Great advice and I will do what you are recommending. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am so impressed with this ability to connect with other vets on this website and just wish

Dick I really understand your position with VA. I did some of the same thing over the last 3 years. It started when I requested a hearing loop at the check in counter at my local VA clinic. After some

Jim: Unfortunately, the VA is an agency of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Is the Federal government covered by the ADA? The ADA does not cover the executive branch of the Federal

Thank you. Just for your information, I am the Assistant Pastor at a local Anglican Church and spent twenty years working with veterans programs run by the State of California Employment Development

Ah, so the Federal Government exempted themselves from ADA. It figures.

Quite an impressive resume Steven and greatly appreciate your having the time to council with people like me. Hope we can stay in touch as things progress. I’m in no hurry and want these new

Keep in touch. Steven C. Sterry,M.A./M.B.A. 10149 Grayling AV. – Whittier, CA 90603-2608 Phone (562) 947-2258 Email: steve.sterry@...

Yes, but the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 can be just as restrictive, if not more. Steven C. Sterry,M.A./M.B.A. 10149 Grayling AV. – Whittier, CA 90603-2608 Phone (562) 947-2258 Email: