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Cold Steel,
You are at a tough cross road. While I do not know the criteria for admission when it comes to hearing loss I do know that the end of the "two year window" it is not necessarily the end of your ability to file a claim and get VA support for your hearing loss.
If your hearing loss is such that you need the current and ongoing attention of the VA, would jeopordize team members, or cause a life long problem because you bailed out of treatments etc, then I would suggest not pursuing additional service. If however, you drop the VA filing for now and need it later you can do that. Make sure you consider the following:
1. Contact one of many claim assistance agencies ie the DAV, after the two years.
2. Make very sure you have all medical records (including in theater) and a witness statement (and of course maintain a full copy for yourself).
3. Make sure you are very clear on your dates etc of service.
You may get stuck waiting 6 months or longer for disposition, but your claim will be looked at and determined for disability even though the two years has gone by.
Best of Luck
MM
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