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Originally Posted by zauber1
IMHO you should use both earplugs AND muffs if at all practicable. I have found out the hard way that once a bit if tinnitus starts to show, it creates a vulnerability to further damage. After years of shooting a really large caliber duty weapon and service in Field Artillery, my tinnitus is a real bother.
Regarding VA compensation, I had a documented 111211 PULHES rating on enlisting and at discharge had a 111311 documented. Do you think that this would warrant filing a claim with the VA? I applied immediately after discharge for hearing loss and was denied. I did not know that I should have filed a claim for tinnitus and no one at the VA told me I should (vested interest I think now).
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File the claim. There are organizations what will provide help of information if you need it. The Disabled American Veterans, VFW, American Legion, and others some states and counties also have Veterans offices.
FYI I don't think the VA people that provide care are there to advise you about claims. It seems to be two separate parts of the VA.
I know a lot of people have better information than I do, such as one of the groups listed above.
Good luck.