I have had tinnitus for almost 20 years. documented with VA due to a lot of loud noises in Afghanistan. and subsequent trips there and Iraq compounded it, even with hearing protection, it got worse because you didnt always have it have it. My las t tour we had headsets for our radios and that protected us some.
I cant hear shit when there is any background noise. I have to look directly at you when you talk and often cup my hand over my ear to help. Sleep sucks. Mine gets so loud I cant sleep. it ebbs and flows. never stops, never goes away. I'm stuck with it.
Now I shoot rifles and pistols with suppressors whenever possible . Of course wingshooting is not possible with suppressor
you can never get it back, hearing loss like that is permanent. nd I am stubborn and refuse to wear hearing aides even though the VA will provide.
