Hearing Loss Compensation Tables

The main purpose of the claim is the monetary compensation the lump sum award which if awarded will comply with the hearing loss compensation table.

Hearing loss compensation tables.

Compensation for noise induced hearing loss until recent times the damage caused by working in noisy environments was not fully appreciated by many companies. Here s an example to illustrate the point. Claims after 1 7 94 must be determined by an approved specialist. The secondary purpose is the medical and like expenses aspect of the claim that in this case is a good pair of hearing aids at no cost to the claimant.

Total loss of hearing. The average decibel loss is to be translated into percentage of compensable hearing loss of each ear according to the attached table. If you have 100 monaural hearing loss then you are eligible for one year of compensation at the rate set under the defense base act. As a result australians working in factories the building industry mining industry and other noisy workplaces were rarely provided with ear protection and hundreds of thousands of.

For claims after 1 july 1994 the percentage of hearing loss must be determined by an approved specialist. A table for determining compensable percentage of hearing loss has been promulgated by the commission. An example of a 60 va hearing loss disability rating. Let s say your test results showed.

Monaural hearing loss means a loss of hearing in only one ear.