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At random: In 1921, a United States submarine, the R-14, having run out of fuel at sea while looking for the missing tug USS Conestoga, rigged sails from blankets and hammocks sewn together. Bunk frames were used for yardarms and booms. The torpedo loading king post for a fore mast, the torpedo loading boom for a mizzen mast and the telescoping radio mast, for the main mast. The R-14 sailed 100 miles in five days to the port of Hilo, T.H. at a speed of two knots. It has been reported in March 2016 that the Conestoga has been located 3 miles off Southeast Farallon Island, probably sinking with-in a day of leaving port. All hands lost.

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Roy Ator

Posted 2009-06-27 9:32 PM (#28078)

Great Sage of the Sea

Posts: 892

Location: Palo Pinto County, Texas

Subject: NSR - VA Service

I have a service connected [ zero % ] hearing loss. In 1997 the VA Outpatient Clinic in Fort Worth fitted me with a pair of analog (oldstyle) hearing aids. I hated them with a passion as they amplified everything and were a great source of frustration. However it was essential that I wear them in many situations where hearing was of critical need. They did work! After 11 1/2 years, one of them finally crapped out (died). On Friday, 6/19, they replaced them with modern, fully automated, computerized over the ear units. After a full week of usage, I'm still amazed at their efficiency. I wear them all of the time. Wow, it's great to hear near normal again! I'm also a Priority 8 category patient but this is also being "reviewed".

I was very pleased [impressed!] with the service received from a VA clinic that is obviously operating way beyond designed capacity!

Edited by Roy Ator 2009-06-27 9:35 PM

steamboat

Posted 2009-06-28 6:20 AM (#28084 - in reply to #28078)

Master and Commander

Posts: 1814

Location: Boydton, Virginia

Subject: RE: NSR - VA Service

A? Speak up, Roy, I can't hear Ya!!
Both my wife and I have some hearing loss. An outsider would really laugh at some of our attempts at conversation.
Glad you have found a solution. Also glad to hear that VA is providing benifits to you in return for all you (and Robin) have done personally for Vets.
Stay well, Shipmate.
Steamboat sends

Box kicker

Posted 2009-06-30 11:32 AM (#28168 - in reply to #28078)

Old Salt

Posts: 336

Subject: RE: NSR - VA Service

I, also, recently changed from the analog hearing aid to a digitial hearing aid, and the difference is HUGE! It is interesting to fly now, where the hearing aids greatly decrease the jet noise, though now I hear most every conversation on the plane! Egad! And they dont come with volume controls any more as they are supposed to adjust automatically.

All kidding aside, they are well worth it!

Stan

docbeeghly

Posted 2009-06-30 1:01 PM (#28171 - in reply to #28078)

Senior Crew

Posts: 184

Location: ConroeTexas

Subject: RE: NSR - VA Service

Roy,
Can retired pukes like me use VA clinics for benifits? Medicare and Tricare for life wont pay for hearing aids. If so how many greenbacks do they cost thru the VA?
Doc Beeghly

subvetss

Posted 2009-06-30 3:36 PM (#28176 - in reply to #28078)

Senior Crew

Posts: 186

Subject: RE: NSR - VA Service

The VA still will not acknowledge the hearing damage caused by long periods of snorkeling. Like for 50 plus days on 'spook' patrols way, way up north. Maybe that's because they won't acknowledge the 'spook' patrols.
Joe'the'Most

Roy Ator

Posted 2009-06-30 3:59 PM (#28178 - in reply to #28171)

Great Sage of the Sea

Posts: 892

Location: Palo Pinto County, Texas

Subject: RE: NSR - VA Service

Doc, I'm in travel and don't have your new email address or phone number. Please send to royator@lipan.net and I'll get back about the VA procedure.

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