Deaf in 1 ear

[SandMan]

Hey guys,

A friend has a teenage son who's deaf in 1 ear. She asked me what will happen to him for NS but I wasn't sure so thought of checking with anyone here who may have relevant knowledge so I can inform her:

1. Will her son have to perform NS at all?

2. If yes, what vocation and PES status is he looking at?

3. Regarding BAHA (or any other hearing aid), is it better to install it Before, During or After NS?

TIA

 

[reddevil0728]

Hey guys,

A friend has a teenage son who's deaf in 1 ear. She asked me what will happen to him for NS but I wasn't sure so thought of checking with anyone here who may have relevant knowledge so I can inform her:

1. Will her son have to perform NS at all?

2. If yes, what vocation and PES status is he looking at?

3. Regarding BAHA (or any other hearing aid), is it better to install it Before, During or After NS?

TIA

1) maybe
2) ask the MO
3) ask the doctor

 

[SandMan]

anyone with relevant knowledge?
TIA

 

[reddevil0728]

anyone with relevant knowledge?
TIA

Medical condition differs from people to people. what happens to one may not be the same for the other.

 

[SandMan]

Thank you.

Anyone else with experience relating to friends/relatives/themselves to share would be very much appreciated.
TIA

 

[Acre45]

Will still have to serve NS. Most probably Pes E or at least Pes C but that depends on the MO at the end of thr day

 

[matey1982]

Hey guys,

A friend has a teenage son who's deaf in 1 ear. She asked me what will happen to him for NS but I wasn't sure so thought of checking with anyone here who may have relevant knowledge so I can inform her:

1. Will her son have to perform NS at all?

2. If yes, what vocation and PES status is he looking at?

3. Regarding BAHA (or any other hearing aid), is it better to install it Before, During or After NS?

TIA

has he gone for medical checkup to determine the suitable PES status?

 

[SandMan]

Will still have to serve NS. Most probably Pes E or at least Pes C but that depends on the MO at the end of thr day

I see. Thanks for sharing. That rules out combat vocations. The boy may not be happy, but his mom should be

 

[SandMan]

has he gone for medical checkup to determine the suitable PES status?

He's only 15 yrs old. But his mom is curious. It also helps to mentally prepare the boy in case he's looking forward to any particular vocation.

 

[matey1982]

He's only 15 yrs old. But his mom is curious. It also helps to mentally prepare the boy in case he's looking forward to any particular vocation.

when he go for his pre-enlistment check up
the medical ctr/board will look at the condition etc to assign the suitable PES status for him bah

 

[SandMan]

when he go for his pre-enlistment check up
the medical ctr/board will look at the condition etc to assign the suitable PES status for him bah

Yup. We hope to know more from those with similar condition prior to enlistment.

 

[reddevil0728]

Yup. We hope to know more from those with similar condition prior to enlistment.

Why don't just assume extreme ends of either scenarios and work on that basis?

 

[SandMan]

Whenever possible, hard facts would be preferable to assumptions.

The condition is straightforward and not that rare. Just hoping more can share their experiences. Otherwise no issues.

 

[Kyo_kusanagi86]

1. Will her son have to perform NS at all? (Yes, still have to serve)

2. If yes, what vocation and PES status is he looking at? (I have hearing difficulty on 1 side of the ear, but still given a PES A, Full combat vacation)

If do during NS time, not sure if the cost will be borne by the gov?

 

[reddevil0728]

Whenever possible, hard facts would be preferable to assumptions.

The condition is straightforward and not that rare. Just hoping more can share their experiences. Otherwise no issues.

The very fact that you are seeking answers here you are already assuming and is no longer hard facts. Don’t kid yourself.

If it’s so straight forward and not rare go ask the doctor.

 

[reddevil0728]

1. Will her son have to perform NS at all? (Yes, still have to serve)

2. If yes, what vocation and PES status is he looking at? (I have hearing difficulty on 1 side of the ear, but still given a PES A, Full combat vacation)

If do during NS time, not sure if the cost will be borne by the gov?

What cost?

 

[BackgrounKoala_07]

Pes A doesn't mean go combat vocation. Still can go service support

 

[SandMan]

1. Will her son have to perform NS at all? (Yes, still have to serve)

2. If yes, what vocation and PES status is he looking at? (I have hearing difficulty on 1 side of the ear, but still given a PES A, Full combat vacation)

If do during NS time, not sure if the cost will be borne by the gov?

I see. Thanks so much for sharing.

regarding cost borne by govt, I think only possible if MO send you for it. Like a friend of mine who was sent for 'leg lengthening' operation during NS to correct his gait... and the govt paid for it!

 

[SandMan]

Pes A doesn't mean go combat vocation. Still can go service support

Ok I didn't know that

 

[pikafunk3]

I see. Thanks so much for sharing.

regarding cost borne by govt, I think only possible if MO send you for it. Like a friend of mine who was sent for 'leg lengthening' operation during NS to correct his gait... and the govt paid for it!

the PES status will be determined by the severity of the hearing loss, and the cause of it etc. for example, reversible, or mild hearing impairment may not necessarily affect deployment.

even though the govt may bear the cost of medical treatment if arranged by the saf MO, the parents should get the boy's ears checked out thoroughly before enlistment. get an ENT specialist's recommendations and report, and be prepared to forward to SAF when the time comes.

sometimes, sorting out medical issues too late can actually delay enlistment date, and subsequently ORD and your educational and career plans.