victorhooi
New Member
heya,
I recently tried to enlist in the Australia Army as a reservist, officer entry. However, I was told that I could not be accepted into the Army due to a Class IV hearing impairment (Basically, I have a mild-to-moderate hearing impairment in both ears. I can hold conversation fine, and it doesn't really affect my life that much, however they said they're scared it might worsen if I'm in the army.)
After some thought, I intend to appeal this - consulting with an ENR specialist, getting his opinion, and writing back to the medical board.
Would people have any advice or pointers on the appeal? Has anybody else appealed a Class IV on hearing loss for ADF? I'm sure there's a job somewhere in there, that doesn't require perfect hearing, hopefully...are other militaries as stringent?
Thanks,
Victor
I recently tried to enlist in the Australia Army as a reservist, officer entry. However, I was told that I could not be accepted into the Army due to a Class IV hearing impairment (Basically, I have a mild-to-moderate hearing impairment in both ears. I can hold conversation fine, and it doesn't really affect my life that much, however they said they're scared it might worsen if I'm in the army.)
After some thought, I intend to appeal this - consulting with an ENR specialist, getting his opinion, and writing back to the medical board.
Would people have any advice or pointers on the appeal? Has anybody else appealed a Class IV on hearing loss for ADF? I'm sure there's a job somewhere in there, that doesn't require perfect hearing, hopefully...are other militaries as stringent?
Thanks,
Victor