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Tinnitus = Disability Benefit?

  • 07-12-2013 12:09pm
    #1
    lcstudent9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    I'm 18 years old and have very bad tinnitus. It's getting progressively worse all the time and I struggle to hear people quite often. I'm wondering if I am entitled to some sort of disability benefit, and if so where do I start?
    Any help s greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    larko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭larko


    If it were me I would get hearing checked to see if there is a loss that may explain tinnitus. If you're anxious it could explain tinnitus getting worse but you may get referred to a specialist as you are young.

    Get it checked. I know people who get disability payments for hearing loss altho its not easy to get. As for disability payment for tinnitus I would imagine its more to do with your mental health and how it effects you


  • #3
    NUTLEY BOY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭NUTLEY BOY


    Social Protection would deal with disability benefit. Make a claim.

    Of greater concern is the medical aspect of matters. If you have not done so you need medical assessment NOW.


  • #4
    lcstudent9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭lcstudent9


    Been to a doctor. Sent to audiologist. Confirmed to have tinnitus. They think it's to do with one of my eardrums being misshaped. Even though I have it in both ears. Either way it's untreatable. Just have to avoid loud noises.


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