Rontini Submarine BBS : Pressure in the Boat http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:40:29 +0000 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 07:10:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.04 360 RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3774 <![CDATA[Rontini Submarine BBS]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_images/Rontini_2021_5.gif http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/ <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : Good luck Ron.I got turned down...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9872&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9872 Author: Runner485
Subject: 3774
Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 7:10am

Good luck Ron.
 I got turned down flat when I attempted to apply for hearing aids a few years ago...]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2017 07:10:46 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9872&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9872 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : Dan has it! Also the DAV can really...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9871&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9871 Author: Rontini
Subject: 3774
Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 4:09pm

Dan has it!  Also the DAV can really help and you don't have to be a DAV member to use their assistance. 
I have had hearing aids for 5 years and just last week got new ones and a device which works with them and allows me to hear TV when its volume control is all the way off!  Bluetooth is the way it happens. Also it will work it my iPad but I haven't done that yet. 
I get 10% for tinitus and also am classified as hearing disabled.  I get 10% for tinitus but not for hearing loss as it isn't quite bad enough.  I have to convince them that one year on a DBF and 5 years around high speed turbines, etc. caused me to lose some of my hearing.  I tried once and it was turned down.  I am not giving up.  Going back in March/April to try again.  This time with DAV assistance. 
]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 16:09:27 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9871&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9871 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : I mentioned this before, but...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9845&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9845 Author: Dantini
Subject: 3774
Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 9:16am

I mentioned this before, but will repeat it now for any of you trying to get help from the VA.
 
DON'T TRY DOING IT BY YOURSELF.  Make sure you go talk with a Veterans Service Officer.  They know what to say, who to say it to, and will submit all the paperwork needed for you.  All you have to do is to sit back and wait.   VSOs get paid to help veterans file claims.  Don't ask the VA doctors to assist you with any claims.  That is not in their job description.  I work with several good VSOs in my area and they are very competent.
]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:16:29 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9845&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9845 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : On boats since the Tullibee for...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9843&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9843 Author: Hagar
Subject: 3774
Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 10:00pm

   On boats since the Tullibee for me, the diesel
high vacuum shutdown was 5" of mercury vacuum.
That's painful. During sea trials on the Miami, they
had to prove the evaporator could produce good
water while in a vacuum, so they cycled the head
valve open and shut on the diesel and maintained
about 2" of mercury vacuum. That was focking painful.
   I got SHAT from the VA for my hearing loss.


hagar
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:00:55 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9843&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9843 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : Snorkle transit from San Diego...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9841&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9841 Author: Bgurls
Subject: 3774
Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 8:12pm

Snorkle transit from San Diego to Yokosuka in December the head valve cycled continuously.  "Snorkle Bread" got a very bad rep.  Zero to 6000 ft and back in about 30 seconds and every wake-up sounded fuzzy until you held your nose and equalized.  How could you avoid ear damage?]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:12:30 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9841&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9841 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : I asked my VA Dr. about hearing...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9840&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9840 Author: carl b
Subject: 3774
Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 8:09pm

I asked my VA Dr. about hearing aids, he said no.  Sometime later walking by the Audiology lab at the VA Hospital.  Asked the guy at the desk about hearing aids...he said he'd put my name on the list.  About a month late got them.  Probably would have cost $4500-5000 outside.  Point is, keep asking.
cb
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:09:24 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9840&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9840 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : VA very receptive to hearing loss,...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9838&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9838 Author: gcconnor1
Subject: 3774
Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 6:47pm

VA very receptive to hearing loss, especially those serving  on the diesel boats.

Check them out for hearing aids.  If you are being stone walled
most counties have Veterans Affairs Departments who can help
cut through the red tape.  Especially effective in New Jersey!!!!
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:47:23 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9838&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9838 <![CDATA[Pressure in the Boat : How much pressure in the boat...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9837&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9837 Author: Sewer Pipe Snipe
Subject: 3774
Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 9:18am

How much pressure in the boat did it take to produce ear damage? Could this be a cause of the many hearing problems among us and our associates? Do you remember the holes drilled in the hearing protection for the Diesel Operator that weren't sealed so you could use the sound powered phones? How about the debicile level in the High Pac bay and no hearing protection. Were our ears regularly checked and flushed of wax buildup if necessary? These are all routine things these days because of the danger of hearing impairment and OSHA.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:18:16 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3774&PID=9837&title=pressure-in-the-boat#9837