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