The criteria used by Social Security for establishing hearing loss are dependent on whether the claimant has a cochlear implant, which is a device that is more than a mere hearing aid. This implant is an electronic medical apparatus that replaces the function of a damaged inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which increase the volume

If you or someone you know has experienced some degree of hearing loss, you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Listing of Impairments (the "Listings"). The Listing of Impairments lists impairments considered severe enough to prevent an individual from working or performing substantial gainful activity (SGA),