Workplace Hearing Loss Compensation & Hearing Aids Claim Guide
Claim Guide

If your hearing loss is from work-related exposure to high sound levels, you may submit an industrial deafness claim. Tinnitus may also be considered subject to medical evidence and the rules that apply to your claim.

Our job at Industrial Deafness Australia is to ensure you’re fairly compensated for your hearing loss. Our team will strive to provide you with the best quality hearing aids available and appropriate lump sum compensation (if applicable).

If the insurer disputes your claim, our skilled legal team will resolve any dispute to ensure you receive the compensation you’re entitled to.

The payout you’ll receive from noise-induced hearing loss can vary. It largely depends on the extent of your hearing loss, when you finished working and the state you most worked in.

For instance, Victorian workers can receive between $700-$2,100 for each 1% hearing loss, so long as their industrial deafness exceeds 10%.

Estimating the payout on your own can be challenging as various factors influence it. We will gather all the necessary information and help you maximise your compensation entitlements.

It’s worth remembering that each hearing loss case is unique. Some cases may be clear-cut and impossible to dispute, drastically decreasing the time necessary to settle a claim. However, this is often not the case.

Most claims take between 6 and 18 months to process. Our team will do everything possible to minimise the claim period.

Your first step is to contact our team and explain your situation. We’ll then schedule a free hearing test and legal assessment by one of our claim specialists. We’ll submit your claim once we’ve received your medical report and collected all necessary documentation.

The insurer will review the claim and may send you to their medical specialist to examine your hearing. You’ll then receive an offer that you can accept or refuse. Further evaluations might be necessary to reach a final offer if your case is disputed.

There is no single calculator that can accurately estimate every claim. Compensation depends on factors such as the percentage of assessed hearing loss, when and where the person worked, and the rules that apply in the relevant jurisdiction. A hearing and eligibility assessment provides a more reliable indication.