What To Know About Industrial Deafness Australia?
Industrial deafness is distinct from sudden hearing loss brought on by a loud noise or another physical injury. Long-term exposure to a noisy workplace can lead to hearing loss, for which you may be eligible for compensation. In contrast to other claims, an industrial deafness claim is handled differently. Can I make a claim? You must be regarded as a worker under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 in order to file a claim. You can still make a claim even if you don't now have a job but would typically have one or if you retired from work less than a year ago. Along with the preceding, you also need to Possess a work capacity certificate from your doctor attesting to your industrial deafness diagnosis. Have experienced loss due to working in a noisy environment for at least five years. What will occur if my claim is approved? A one-time payment is given as compensation for industrial deafness. If your claim is approved, WorkCover will arrange for an evalua...