Tinnitus / Recruiting

[FutureMilitaryMan]

I will say in advance, thank you for taking the time to read this and respond.

I am in hopes to get into the navy with my trade, but I have a feeling I have hindered my chances at my medical/interview today. I informed the doctor that I already tinnitus. I've had it since my early teens, due to probably a combination of grinding my teeth and loud music,  and is something I do not even notice anymore unless I'm in an incredibly quiet room now.  It should be noted that I did pass the hearing test with 0 issues, and they stated I had perfect hearing.

So, I guess I'm just curious on if they will really hinder my chances on getting in. I am physically and mentally fit otherwise, and have a trade in which they are hiring in right now.

Thank you again for your time

 

[Poacher434]

Anyone in the MO field feel free to trump my answer.

As far as my knowledge is concerned, a passed medical / hearing test is a passed test.
Shouldn't be a huge issue if it's not, even then with a change in medical category there is something along the lines of a "plead your case" kind of deal (actually might be going through it myself).

At the end of the day, you passed your medical, let the meds worry about anything in the future, I would focus on the coming career.

 

[mariomike]

So, I guess I'm just curious on if they will really hinder my chances on getting in.

It should be noted that I did pass the hearing test with 0 issues, and they stated I had perfect hearing.

This may help,

Joining the forces with tinnitus 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/85604.0

H - Hearing - Auditory Acuity
The ability to hear the spoken voice or audible signals, often against a considerable background of concurrent noise, is of paramount importance in certain trades. Auditory acuity is expressed in grades from H1 to H4, using an audiometer, and applying the findings as shown at Appendix 3. Hearing aids are not to be worn during measurement of auditory acuity. The numerical H factor does not address ability to understand speech.
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/about-policies-standards-medical-occupations/cf-medical-category-system.page

Recruiting - Enrollment Medical - Hearing
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+tinitus&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=OxqVVrnaO6iC8Qfh_K6wBA&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+enrollment+hearing

As always, best to contact Recruiting.

See also,

Tinnitus
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+tinitiis&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=NDGVVoCjC6yC8QeNmq64Dg&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+tinnitus