He is in the process of going through the disability end, took a year to get the appointments. So far they are dud ones that took a big chunk of the day for useless tests not related, that has noting to do with his hearing or retinitis. That comes next month when he sees the internist type dr.
We got a FLAT NO you make to much statement even when the former ENT who was once a VA Doc said it was typical flight deck hearing loss.
I wasn’t aware that his income was a factor. It was not for my brother. Damage during his service was the key...not how much money he makes.