@tmragain, I'm sorry to hear that your request for an appointment was not accepted. It sounds like you’ve taken the appropriate steps to seek care at Mayo Clinic. Unfortunately Mayo Clinic has more requests for appointments than available openings. You might consider a couple of options if you would like to pursue care at Mayo Clinic. Like @sepdvm suggested, try a different location if travel is not a barrier. Ask you current doctor or specialist to submit a referral, or simply try again in case there is an opening.

I added your question for recommendations to the Hearing Loss support group as well as the ENT group so more members can jump in, members like @rinagelman49 @julieo4 @willows @rkoepke and others who have experience with similar issues: hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis, vertigo, etc.

I can imagine flying or traveling long distances with these issues would be challenging. Would you mind sharing what state you are in? That way people can make recommendations closer to home. Do you live near a large university medical center?