Workers Compensation
If you’ve suffered hearing loss due to your job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to help cover the damage. To support your claim, you will likely need to undergo a hearing test and provide a report of the results. That is where Dr Vass and his team come in. They work with many law firms in Canberra to assist in workers’ compensation cases by providing comprehensive hearing evaluations and reports.
Why might I need a workers' compensation claim hearing test?
If you have suffered hearing loss due to your job, a hearing test can provide objective evidence of the extent of your hearing loss. You can use this information to support a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.
Who performs hearing test for workers' compensation claims?
Audiologists or other qualified hearing healthcare professionals typically administer hearing tests for workers’ compensation claims. Dr Vass specialises in hearing assessments for workers’ compensation claims. Dr Vass is experienced in working with lawyers and legal offices in and around Canberra.
What information is included in a hearing test report for a workers' compensation claim?
A workers’ compensation claim hearing test report typically provides information about the individual’s hearing thresholds. The softest sounds the individual can hear at different frequencies. The report may also include information about the individual’s speech understanding ability in noise.
How can a hearing test report be used in a workers' compensation case?
A hearing test report can provide objective evidence of an individual’s hearing loss. This hearing test report can be used to support a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. The report may also be used to help determine the extent of the individual’s disability and the appropriate compensation.
What should I do if I need a workers' compensation claim hearing test?
Dr Vass and his team specialise in hearing tests for workers’ compensation claims. Contact us today to book an appointment. Will will administer the test and provide a report that can be used to support your claim.
