Yes. There are more qualifying factors than the disability itself, however. It also depends on the type and severity of the loss. It is especially hard to qualify with a unilateral loss.
provides protection against the loss of earnings due to retirement, death, or disability
No. A cholesteatoma is a treatable medical condition not a disability. Hearing loss is a valid employment disability.
People pay Social Security taxes to fund the Social Security program, which provides financial support to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers. These taxes are collected through payroll deductions under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). By contributing to Social Security, individuals ensure they receive benefits in their later years or in case of unforeseen circumstances such as disability or loss of a breadwinner. This system is designed to promote economic stability and protect against poverty in old age or disability.
Yes. The workers comp settlement is compensation for past injury and loss of earning capacity, and is a finite amount. Social Security disability is for inability to work in the present and future and may be a permanent monthly stipend.
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I am 50 years old and have no hearing in one ear and normal hearing in the other since birth. I wear no hearing aids and have never experienced any abnormal disabilities. I talk fine and my hearing is fine.
The scientific term for deafness is "hearing loss" or "hearing impairment." It can be categorized based on the severity and type, such as conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, or mixed hearing loss.
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No. Hearing loss depends on the decibel listened to and the period of time. Everyone is prone to having hearing loss.
When you are not able to hear, it is known as hearing loss. Hearing loss can range from mild to profound and may be temporary or permanent. It can impact communication, social interactions, and overall quality of life, and may require treatment such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Audiologists do not measure hearing in terms of percentage. Rather, hearing loss is determined based on how patients perform on hearing tests. If the patient has a hard time hearing people in conversation, the doctor may recommend a hearing aid.
No, chlamydia does not cause hearing loss.