vincent p. norris wrote in
:

Hearing is deteriorating so hearing tests are scheduled for next
week, probably a hearing aid in my future.

Frank, if you were subjected to noise while in the military, the VA
may determine that your hearing loss is service-connected and if so,
will provide you with hearing aids and a lifetime supply of batteries.

I received two digital aids just a couple of months ago, because the
VA determined my recent hearing loss was probably caused by flying
noisy military airplanes half a century ago.

....same here Vince, I'm convinced airplanes were complicit in my hearing
loss and have contacted the VA for the necessary forms. Lessee, first
KB-29s, KC-97s and KC-135s (+ various and sundry transport aircraft hauling
my butt around the world) Too bad they don't have a medical procedure for
tinnitus as well, short of cutting the nerves that cause it. But what the
hell, I was doing what I loved to do so it is a small price to pay for "job
satisfaction."

Frank Sr.