Diagnostic code 6100 · 38 CFR 4.85
Hearing loss VA rating
Rated from two hearing tests, a speech test (Maryland CNC) and a tone test, run through VA tables. Many veterans receive 0% at first.
| Rating | What VA looks for | 2026 pay (single) |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | Most common result: measurable loss that doesn't reach 10% on the VA tables. | $0.00 |
| 10% | Moderate loss; the exact level depends on both ears' test scores. | $180.42 |
| 100% | Maximum, for profound loss in both ears. | $3,938.58 |
Pay shown is for this condition alone with no dependents. Multiple conditions combine using VA math, not addition.
- • A 0% rating still makes the condition service connected, so it can be increased later if hearing worsens.
Summary written in plain language from the official rating schedule. The regulation's exact wording controls.