of the subject. …
According to the Web site Healthy
Hearing.com, fi gures released by the
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[VA] indicate, “of the 1.3 million U.S.
soldiers who served in Iraq since the
war started in 2003, nearly 70,000
UP TO 25% OFF
are currently collecting disability for
tinnitus, and more than 58,000 are
on disability for hearing loss, making
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hearing damage the number one dis-
ability produced by this war.” …
Active duty personnel have an
array of services available to monitor
and ameliorate hearing loss. All new
recruits are now given a baseline
hearing test. Facilities exist at most
large bases to respond to complaints
of hearing loss or tinnitus. Enjoy a little something extra from Avis—a free day on a weekly
Military retirees are supposed to
rental or a free single upgrade. That’s in addition to your MOAA
have access to those services, too, but
member discount of up to 25% off with AWD # A354100.
only on an as-available basis. Called
the Retiree At-Cost Hearing Aid Pro-
Free Day on a Weekly Rental
gram/Retiree Hearing Aid Purchase
COUPON # TUGA059
Program (http://militaryaudiology
.org/site/rachaprhapp-locations), its
availability is … quite limited. …
Free Single Upgrade
There is help for some of us
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through the VA. Hearing aids can be
furnished to eligible veterans in ac-
Visit
avis.com or call
cordance with restrictions defi ned in
1-800-698-5685 for reservations.
VA Directive 2002-039 released July
5, 2002. Eligibility for hearing aids is
currently limited to veterans with a
documented service-connected hear-
ing loss, veterans receiving a disability
rating of 10 percent or more — for a
condition other than hearing loss — Free Day on a Weekly Rental Terms and Conditions: Offer applies to one day free of the daily time and mileage charges on a minimum
five consecutive day rental period on weekly rates on an intermediate (group C) through full-size four-door (group E) car. Taxes,
and some veterans with “very special”
concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) may apply and are extra. Optional
products such as LDW ($29.99/day or less, except in Louisiana $49.99/day) and refueling are extra. Coupon cannot be used for one-way
needs. With the exception of veterans
rentals; one coupon per rental. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer except your member
discount. Offer valid at participating Avis locations in the contiguous U.S. and Canada (excluding the New York Metro area). An advance
with [a] documented service connec-
reservation is required. Offer may not be available during holiday and other blackout periods. Offer subject to vehicle availability at
the time of reservation and may not be available on some rates at some times. For reservations made on
avis.com, free day will be
tion for hearing loss, an eligible veter-
applied at time of rental. Renter must meet Avis age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional
daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Rental must begin by 12/31/09.
an must be currently enrolled in and
Free Single Upgrade Terms and Conditions: Coupon valid for a one-time, one-car group upgrade on an intermediate (group C) through
receiving health care from a VA medi-
a full-size four-door (group E) car. Maximum upgrade to a premium (group G). The upgraded car is subject to vehicle availability at the
time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times. Coupon valid at participating Avis locations in the contiguous U.S.
cal center or VA outpatient clinic.
and Canada. One coupon per rental. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. May not be used in conjunction with any other
coupon, promotion or offer except your member discount. For reservations made on
avis.com, upgrade will be applied at time of rental.
—Capt. Dave Leake, USNR-Ret.
Renter must meet Avis age, driver, and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may
apply for renters under 25 years old. Fuel charges are extra. Rental must begin by 12/31/09.
via e-mail
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