Can I get disability benefits for hearing loss?

You are likely eligible to receive social security disability benefits for your hearing loss, but you will need to prove to the social security administration that your loss of hearing is at a level that they would consider a disability.

You will be required to take a hearing test by a licensed audiologist, who will then apply the test results to a table provided by the disability office to determine the level of disability caused by the loss of hearing.

Do not be alarmed if your initial application is denied, as most will be. You should assume that at least one or two levels of appeals will be required before you begin receiving your benefit payments.

If you think that you cannot wait six months or more for your benefits, then you should consider talking to a social security disability lawyer. In many cases, the attorney fees can be covered by your benefits, so it may be worthwhile to hire a specialist to expedite your claim.