Workers’ Compensation Claims For Hearing Loss

Workplace-related hearing loss is a common issue, especially as our world gets noisier.

While noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can happen in every industry, it’s more likely to affect people who work in manufacturing, mining and oil/gas extraction, agriculture, construction and carpentry.

Many military jobs also carry the risk of noise damage.

If your hearing is damaged due to on-the-job conditions, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation.

But because hearing loss can develop slowly, it can be hard to know if you should file a claim. Here’s what you need to know about how the process works, from qualifying to making a claim.