Hearing loss (DC 6100) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6100 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Ear |
| Also Known As | hearing loss, deaf, deafness, hard of hearing, hearing aids, audiology, cant hear |
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Conditions Secondary to This
2 linksGeneralized anxiety disorder
9400
Hearing loss causes anxiety through difficulty in social situations, fear of missing important sounds, and communication frustration.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Hearing loss causes depression through social isolation, communication difficulties, and withdrawal from activities.
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