Thanks 
Bobby.  My ENT place suggested the same thing.  I did file a VA claim in 2009.  Got 10% for ringing but denied my hearing loss because I didn't have anything in my AF records for hearing issues.  I have put in a call to the local State VA office yesterday to see if I should file again.  The Audiologist at the ENT office said the VA has relaxed the rules some.  I am a 26 year AF vet from the crew chief career field.  C-5s, C141s, EC47s, and several other birds.  Awaiting the State VA office to call me back. Time will tell.  Thanks again.