sfc I already know for a fact h-4 is a step over h-3 which I had at one point and means not deployable.

scratch that theres nothing in regs about h-4, only h1-h3 excuse me

SPC (Join to see),

Trying to figure how spending about 5 minutes in the hearing booth can be so annoying. Worst case scenario, you end up like me, with a hearing device because I believes I was hot stuff when in reality was getting deaf!! But those few minutes in the booth made a difference.

DA PAM 40-501:

4–3. Medical Protection System
a. The MEDPROS hearing readiness module is used to track and monitor individual and unit-level hearing readiness. DOEHRS–HC audiograms from the DOEHRS–HC DR are processed into the MEDPROS hearing readiness to calculate hearing readiness status.
(1) MEDPROS receives data from the DOEHRS–HC DR.
(2) MEDPROS uses the date of examination and projected hearing profile (H-x) to calculate the HRC. Soldiers are assigned an HRC from 1 to 4; HRC 1 and 2 designate deployable status; HRC 3 and 4 indicate that further medical testing is required.

4–5. Hearing readiness classification
The HRC designations are as follows:
a. Hearing readiness classification 1. Soldier has received a DOEHRS–HC audiogram within 12 months; unaided hearing is within H–1 standards for both ears, in accordance with AR 40–501. No corrective action is required.
b. Hearing readiness classification 2. Soldier has received a DOEHRS–HC audiogram within 12 months; unaided hearing is within H–2 or H–3 standards. Soldier has a current DA Form 3349 in e-Profile assigned (H–2 or H–3) and a completed Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT) and military occupational specialty (MOS) administrative retention review (MAR2) (H–3) with no active middle ear disease or medical pathology in the better ear. Soldier has hearing aids (if required) and a 6-month supply of batteries. No corrective action is required.
c. Hearing readiness classification 3. Soldier has received a DOEHRS–HC audiogram within 12 months; unaided hearing is within H–2 or H–3 standards, but the Soldier requires audiological evaluation to determine and document an H–2 or H–3 hearing profile on a DA Form 3349 in e-Profile. Both the SPRINT and MAR2 are required for all Soldiers
with H–3 hearing loss.
(1) Hearing readiness classification 3A. The audiological evaluation is not complete.
(2) Hearing readiness classification 3B. The DA Form 3349 in e-Profile is not complete, but the audiological evaluation has been completed.
(3) Hearing readiness classification 3C. The MAR2 is not complete, but the audiological evaluation and DA Form 3349 in e-Profile have been completed.
(4) Hearing readiness classification 3D. The MAR2 finds the Soldier does not meet readiness and/or deployment standards for hearing.
(5) Hearing readiness classification 3E. Soldier meets HRC 2 standards but does not have the required hearing
aid(s) and at least a 6-month supply of batteries on-hand.
d. Hearing readiness classification 4. Soldier has not received a DOEHRS–HC audiogram within 12 months, or Soldier has received a DD Form 2216 audiogram within 12 months but requires a follow-up test to rule out or confirm an STS. This designation includes Soldiers who have not received a DD Form 2215 audiogram. In such cases, the HRC is unknown.
(1) Hearing readiness classification 4A. The Soldier’s most recent DOEHRS–HC audiogram is more than 12 months old.
(2) Hearing readiness classification 4B. The Soldier has received a DOEHRS–HC audiogram within the last 12 months; however, an STS has been identified, and a follow-up hearing test is required.
(3) Hearing readiness classification 4C. The Soldier demonstrated a STS and did not complete follow-up testing within 90-days of the periodic hearing test.
4–6. Hearing readiness classifications disposition
a. Soldiers with an HRC 1 or HRC 2 designation are deployable.
b. Soldiers with an HRC 3A–C designation are nondeployable and require a referral to an audiologist for the completion of a diagnostic evaluation, profile assignment, and/or referral to MAR2 (H–3 profiles).
c. Soldiers with an HRC 3E designation are not recommended for deployment and require either a hearing aid fitting and/or a 6-month supply of batteries for their issued hearing aid(s).
d. Soldiers with an HRC 4A designation require a DD Form 2215 or DD Form 2216 DOEHRS–HC audiogram.
e. Soldiers with an HRC 4B designation are not recommended for deployment and require a follow-up audiogram due to STS detected on the annual or periodic audiogram. The follow-up audiogram must be completed within 90 days of the annual or periodic audiogram.
f. Soldiers with HRC 4B or 4C designation are not recommended for deployment until all required follow-up hearing tests are complete.

Good ol LHI am I right sir?

I can understand- 1/2 my appt get switch 3-4 days prior to the VA hospital 2 1/2 hrs from my clinic- it doesn't get any easier when retired. But it is better than having to pay for the testing/care.

Glad lhi lost the contract but not sure a new contractor is going to do any better.

I live in California and there is a city named Concord here. Then I looked at the Zip Code and it was 01742. Some idiot set up my appointment for Concord MA, not Concord CA.

I was abused as a child my father whacks me upside the head all the time, especially when bored or drunk.

SPC (Join to see) - the reason I mentioned it was due to civilian jobs. Sometimes, in Reserve Service member, sufferer conditions that affect them and are not aware of them until late.