Hearing loss is biggest disability among military veterans, expert says
Ahead of Veterans Day, an audiologist offers hearing safety tips for America's vets
Angelica Stabile By Angelica Stabile Fox News
Published November 9, 2024 4:30am EST
Audiologist offers tips for veterans to protect their hearing health
As thousands of wounded warriors and military veterans battle disabilities and injuries every day, the most common ailment often gets overlooked.
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear, is the leading disability in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to Dr. Tom Tedeschi, chief audiology director for Amplifon Hearing Health Care.
Utah-based Tedeschi, who is also a Vietnam-era Army veteran, shared with Fox News Digital how prevalent hearing loss and complications are among the veteran community.
About 60% of Vietnam veterans and 50% of Gulf War veterans suffer from hearing loss, according to the expert.
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