You need to go to a civilian provider to counter the VA contractor exam. I just had a VA contractor Hearing Exam and they totally hosed me on it, I too think it was willful also.....I should have known something was up when the audiologist said she was prior Navy and that she just got done with...
Just got news from Social Security Department that I was awarded SSDI for my hearing disability, I hope this will help my case with FERS disability application. Still waiting for my decision from Secretary of the Airforce Personnel Center and the FPEB if I can retire with PDRL.
I am in the process right now, I was identified as Non Duty related and was processed through the NDR-PEB. you have to go through the NDR PEB and then when you get your results, ask for an appeal. also get a military lawyer through the ODC...well worth it, my lawyer stated that with my case we...
I found this also.....this could help you....
https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2564345/dod-announces-new-discharge-appeal-review-board-option/