How many decibels of hearing loss is considered a lot?


Posted February 11th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
hearing loss
mragizzarelli asked:


How many decibels are considered slight reduction?

I have slight reduction in one ear, I can only notice if I have head phones in, not a big deal for me. How many decibels do you think I lost in it? I want to join the marines, my recruiter said it shouldnt be a big deal but I’m still wondering.

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What are my chances of getting into the marines with severe hearing loss in my left ear but perfect right ear?


Posted February 6th, 2009 by admin 6 Comments »
hearing loss
Cesar asked:


I went to MEPS today and when I got my full physical I passed everything except for my hearing test in my left ear, my right ear was perfect. Right now my recruiter is trying to get me a waiver, but I’m worried about whether or not I am going to get it. The doctor that signed off my papers recommended me for getting the waiver. So what are my chances of getting the waiver? Thanks for any help I can get.

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