Converting Binaural Percentage Hearing Loss To Whole Person Impairment
Once a binaural percentage hearing loss has been established, it can then be converted into a whole person impairment figure. This can be done using the following table:
|
% Hearing Loss |
Whole person impairment rating |
|
0 - 4.9 |
0 |
|
5 - 14.9 |
5 |
|
15 - 24.9 |
10 |
|
25 - 34.9 |
15 |
|
35 - 44.9 |
20 |
|
45 - 54.9 |
25 |
|
55 - 64.9 |
30 |
|
65 - 74.9 |
35 |
|
75 - 84.9 |
40 |
|
85 - 94.9 |
45 |
|
95 - 100 |
50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-six-hearing-loss/determining-hearing-loss-claims/converting-binaural-percentage-hearing-loss-whole-person-impairment