Can I get disability for a hearing impairment that affects my ability to work?

It is possible to get disability for a hearing impairment that affects your ability to work. Social Security Disability has a Listing of Impairment that categories diseases and condition by major body functions.  Hearing is listed under Special Senses and Speech.  It your hearing meets the conditions listed for hearing impairments you would be considered disabled by law.  If your hearing impairment did not meet the listings of impairments, Social Security would look at other factors to determine your eligibility for benefits.  Some of these factors are age, ability to continue in your current employment, ability to do any other work, the severity of your impairment and are working now.  There are also non-medical requirements that you would have to meet to be eligible for disability benefits.

You should consider contacting an attorney who specializes in disability law and has experience in handling Social Security cases.  He or she could give you more information about filing for disability, work credits, and what information is needed to prove your disability.