@Markku @Hazel @TuxedoCat
I received an initial reply from Dr. Whitelaw saying she would pass along my request and see if her contact was interested. I have not received any follow up since her initial response last Sunday.
I reached out to my mother today and she basically copy and pasted some general info from the VA intranet to me that was very disappointing. Apparently, she isn't even inquiring internally for me. Honestly, she hasn't been concerned or supportive over my issues so I'm not surprised.
Through her info though, I did find a couple quick searches and found this:
https://www.ncrar.research.va.gov/AboutUs/Staff/Feeney.asp
National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR)
M. Patrick Feeney, Ph.D.
Director, NCRAR
Professor, OHSU Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
503-273-5306
patrick.feeney@va.gov
I called the number and it is his direct line. I did not leave a message. Presently, I don't have a direct contact at TT like a phone number or email to provide him so my role as a middle man would only complicate things. You are likely already aware of this organization and/or individual. Sorry. Perhaps Dr. Whitelaw will eventually get back to me.