The standard for passing the hearing portion of the physical (for the Navy) is; “Pure tone hearing loss at 500, 1000, 2000 Hz of not more than 30 db on average with no individual level greater than 35 db at these frequencies in either ear. Pure tone hearing loss at 3000 Hz of not more than 45 db and 4000 Hz not more than 55 db in either ear.”

For waiver consideration, the book says, “Hearing loss not greater than 40 db in up to two (2) frequencies beyond the 2000 range standards.” I understand that to mean – if your other freq ranges above 2000 HZ are below 40db loss then the 60db loss at 4000 HZ may be reviewed. As I have never seen that circumstance, I do not know the waiver chances for such.

Also is the paperwork/test/recommendation from the civilian audiologist that I already seen a few weeks ago (and passed the audiology exam btw) going to help my case at all??? Sorry for all the questions, I’m just freaking out with all the anticipation and hoops I have been having to jump through.

No, if they are sending you on a consult it means they are sending you to a contracted doctor (off site, most likely another audiologist) to get another reading. The reading they get from the consult will be the one they use for determining your eligibility. I HIGHLY recommend that between now and the consult you wear hearing protection, and avoid loud music!

My recruiter called me today and said that I have to go back to MEPS for a THIRD visit. This time he said that it is for a consult with the doctor and says if all goes well there that I will be probably given a contract on that visit. Now what I am wondering is why are they having me in there for another time? I already tested the first visit (twice) and once again on my second visit. Each time with basically the same results while using the MEPS equipment. When I tested at my civilian audiologist I passed with the minimum requirements, but I passed. So, is this going to prolly be a doctor interview and he/she uses their judgment to give a yay or nay or do you think it will be another audio test to determine eligibility?

The length of time your waiver reply has taken is excessive. I would have your Recruiter ensure that the follow-up documentation that was requested at the end of Jan was actually received by the requesting authority.

Before any waiver can be requested, you must first officially be disqualified by the MEPS. Before the MEPS can review your medical record(s), you must visit a recruiter who will submit the proper documentation.