I've also had tinnitus since I separated from the army 50 years ago and I've just learned to live with it. Like Stan I have trouble understanding what people say if they mumble with their head turned away - masks now mean that the most frequent words you'll probably hear from me are "huh" and "say again".

I'm a veteran with a 40% compensable disability but my hearing isn't down to the level that hearing aids will help. However, when they will help the VA will furnish.