Tinnitus — C&P Exam Preparation

Audiology Exam~30 minutes

Ringing, buzzing, or other noise in your ears without an external source. Tinnitus has a fixed maximum rating of 10% regardless of whether it affects one or both ears.

The examiner will ask when your tinnitus started, what it sounds like (ringing, buzzing, hissing), and whether it is constant or comes and goes.
You will have a standard hearing test in a soundproof booth with headphones.
The examiner will ask about noise exposure during military service — weapons, vehicles, aircraft, machinery.
You will be asked how tinnitus affects your daily life, sleep, concentration, and mood.
There is no objective test for tinnitus — your description of the condition is the primary evidence.

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