Does anybody know if I can obtain a waiver for a hearing loss in the army?
Baseball guy asked:
My right ear is totally fine. The issue comes from my left ear. One of the Physician at MEPS told me, that it takes from 3 to 4 days to get answer. I Dont know how accurate is that.
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My right ear is totally fine. The issue comes from my left ear. One of the Physician at MEPS told me, that it takes from 3 to 4 days to get answer. I Dont know how accurate is that.
October 24th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Depends how bad your hearing loss is. Trying to get a medical waiver right now is pretty hard.
Current hearing threshold level in either ear greater than that described below is disqualifying:
(1) Pure tone at 500, 1000, and 2000 cycles per second for each ear of not more than 30 decibels (dB) on the average, with no individual level greater than 35 dB at those frequencies.
(2) Pure tone level not more than 45 dB at 3000 cycles per second or 55 dB at 4000 cycles per second for each ear.
(3) There is no standard for 6000 cycles per second.
Current or history of hearing aid use (V53.2) is disqualifying. lconnor65
October 26th, 2009 at 2:17 am
Not likely since hearing is essential to following orders and battlefield survival.
Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps - Retired Marine
October 28th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I, don’t know. But I, did retain a flasher for a couple of hours when I, lost sight of the time. Betty. I’ll never forget her. FREERIDER
October 29th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Yes you can, but you have to have a high enough percentage on your hearing test, above 50 if I remember right. I am currently serving in the National Guard with a 27/50 for my hearing. I got in that way with a waiver. Also know that your choices of MOS are limited. Ray H
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:30 am
waivers of any sort are extremely hard to come by. Mrsjvb