Tips for applying for SS disability with a cochlear implant   "I would appreciate tips in applying for SS disability with a cochlear implant" Social Security evaluates all hearing impairments on the basis of the person's ability to hear and distinguish speech. Social Security's disability guidebook (the list of impairments) states that claimant alleging deafness should have the following examinations: Otalaryngologic examination, puretone air and bone audiometry, speech reception threshold and speech discrimination testing. All of these reports should be submitted to Social Security. You do not have to bring them with you but, ideally, you should have medical sources that could provide them. Since cochlear implants give uniform results, your case would be evaluated upon your ability to hear and distinguish speech. Here are some links that provide tips for filing a claim: Disability Tips - how a claim gets worked on Tips for Getting Disability approved Tips to prepare for filing for disability Tips for a disability reconsideration Steps and Tips for requesting a disability hearing About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Tips for Social Security Disability Psychological and mental testing Social Security Disability SSI Application and Hearing Tips Advice and tips for trying to Win and get approved for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits in Texas SSI Back Pay after being Approved Can they take my Social Security Disability away? Can you Refuse to go to a Social Security Medical Examination? Tips for Filling out a Social Security Disability Application in Florida Tips on filing for disability A Tip for Making a Request for a Disability Hearing Tip: list all your various symptoms on your Disability Application Disability requirements and how to file in South Carolina