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Unraveling the Connection: Tinnitus vs Hearing Loss VA Claims

This guide will help veterans understand how to the process works for filing a tinnitus and hearing loss VA disability claim and how these conditions are rated by Veterans Affairs (VA). Tinnitus: Tinnitus is often rated by the VA under the diagnostic code 6260. Here is how the VA evaluates and rates this condition: Definition: Tinnitus refers to the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. It is commonly described as a ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whooshing sound. Eligibility for Rating: To be eligible for a disability rating, a veteran must provide evidence of the condition either originating or being aggravated by their service. A formal diagnosis of tinnitus during service or linking the onset post-service to service conditions is crucial. Evaluation: Tinnitus is evaluated subjectively. The VA does not require objective testing to confirm the presence of tinnitus, as it is inherently a subjective experience. The veteran's statements and descriptions of the condition, frequency, and impact are primarily considered. Rating: Tinnitus is typically rated as either 10% or non-compensable by the VA. If tinnitus is present either in one ear or both ears, the VA usually assigns a 10% disability rating. Get your claim in now to ensure you get the 10% as it may go away soon. There is no higher rating than 10% available under the current VA system purely for tinnitus, regardless of the severity or its impact on the veteran’s life. Hearing Loss: Hearing loss is evaluated somewhat differently, using audiometric tests and criteria. It is usually rated under diagnostic codes 6100 to 6110, depending on the type of hearing loss diagnosed. Here’s how hearing loss is evaluated and rated: Requirements for Testing: Comprehensive audiological evaluations including a controlled speech discrimination test and a puretone audiometric test. Audiometric Standards for Rating: The VA uses the results from the audiometric tests to categorize hearing loss into levels of severity. These categories are based on: Puretone thresholds: Measures the softest sounds a person can hear at different pitches (frequencies). Speech discrimination scores: Measures how well a person can understand speech in a controlled environment. Rating according to Audiometric Findings: Mild or Level I: Generally does not qualify for compensation. Moderate to Severe (Levels II to IV): These levels are rated at 10%, 20%, 30%, up to 100% disability, based on the combination of speech discrimination scores and puretone thresholds. The specific percentages depend on detailed measurements and their impact on communication capabilities. 🔗 Get FREE Consultation with Veteran2Veteran Med Group - Nexus Letters, IME/IMO - https://crm.zoho.com/bookings/FreeCon... (affiliate link)