May 17, 2008
- Eugene, Oregon
Iraq vets suffer hearing loss
More military veterans are complaining of hearing loss. By Denae D'ArcyEUGENE, Ore. - Specialists believe the constant use of improvised explosive devices by enemies has greatly disturbed the hearing health of military service members. Also the firing of guns without protective ear plugs can damage the fine hair on the inner ear. "When you have an explosive sound like a grenade those hairs get sheared off," said Don Cloutier of Hear & Now. "They don't come back, and you have a high frequency loss on it." A new law passed in December 2007 gives vets suffering from hearing loss help with paying for hearing aids. |
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