Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
Loss of hearing acuity measured by audiometric testing. The VA rates hearing loss using a mechanical formula based on puretone audiometry and speech recognition scores — it is one of the most objective ratings.
The VA rates this condition based on objective clinical measurements and test results. The examiner will use standardized tests or lab values to determine the severity of your condition rather than relying primarily on subjective symptom reports.
Diagnostic code
DC 6100
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
6
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.85-4.87, DC 6100. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your hearing test results show profound loss or deafness in both ears.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Bilateral Hearing Loss or rated under the same body system.
Tinnitus
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops)
Dry Eye Syndrome
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Peripheral Vestibular Disorder