VASRD 6100 · Ears, Nose, Throat (ENT)
Sensorineural Hearing Loss at 50% VA Disability Rating
Struggles to understand normal speech even with amplification.
50%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,132.90
$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 50%
Severe hearing loss with average puretone threshold between 76–82 dB and poor speech discrimination (34–50%) in at least one ear.
50% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Sensorineural Hearing Loss rated at 50%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,132.90 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,322.90 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,376.90 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,205.90 |
Lower tier
10% Sensorineural Hearing Loss
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
100% Sensorineural Hearing Loss
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 50% for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- How much does a 50% VA rating for Sensorineural Hearing Loss pay?
- A single veteran rated 50% for Sensorineural Hearing Loss receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $1,322.90.
- What does it take to get a 50% rating for Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
- Severe hearing loss with average puretone threshold between 76–82 dB and poor speech discrimination (34–50%) in at least one ear.
- What's the difference between 50% and 100% for Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
- 50%: Struggles to understand normal speech even with amplification. 100%: Severe hearing loss in both ears, barely able to understand speech even with hearing aids.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?
- Yes. If a condition like Tinnitus is service-connected as secondary to Sensorineural Hearing Loss, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 50% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.85 — Schedule of ratings — hearing impairment (Diagnostic Code 6100)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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