Reports we arrange
Noise-induced hearing loss medical reports
Noise-induced hearing loss claims depend on careful hearing tests and a clear history of the noise the claimant was exposed to. We arrange noise-induced hearing loss medical reports from independent ENT surgeons and audiovestibular physicians, the specialties our expert panel is starting with.
What the report is for
A noise-induced hearing loss medical report sets out whether the claimant has hearing loss, whether it has the pattern expected from noise, and how much of it is due to noise rather than ageing or other causes. The expert usually applies the published medico-legal guidelines for diagnosing noise-induced hearing loss and explains in the report how they have done so.
The report also usually covers:
- tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears): whether it is present, and whether it is linked to the noise
- how the hearing loss and any tinnitus affect the claimant day to day
- whether hearing aids or other help would benefit the claimant, and what that would involve
- the likely outlook
Who usually writes it
ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeons and audiovestibular physicians, who specialise in hearing and balance. These are the first specialties on our panel. Tell us if you want a particular specialty for the claim and we will instruct accordingly.
Thinking of writing these reports yourself? Read our guide to becoming a medical expert witness.
What to send us
- your letter of instruction, with your questions for the expert
- the claimant’s GP records, including any ENT referrals or hearing tests
- any earlier audiograms (hearing test results), including those from work health checks
- their employment history, and what you know about the noise at each job and any ear protection used
- the claimant’s contact details, so we can arrange the hearing test and appointment
Earlier audiograms are often the most useful records in these claims, because they show how the claimant’s hearing has changed over time. If a record holder has them, send them a secure upload link from the portal.
How we handle it
The claimant books their appointment through a secure link and is told to expect a hearing test. Before the appointment, the records are sorted, paginated and indexed, with earlier hearing tests and the noise exposure history drawn together in a chronology and summary for the expert: AI-prepared, expert-reviewed. The expert reads the records and the audiograms themselves and forms the opinion.
Each report is checked against the hearing loss checklist before release, including your questions and the Part 35 statements, and a person reviews anything flagged. You receive it through the portal, and can raise Part 35 questions there with the deadline tracked.
Our secure portal is launching soon. Until then, instruct us by email and we’ll keep you updated on each case.
AI prepares the records for the expert: sorted, paginated and indexed, with a chronology and summary. It never forms or changes a medical opinion, and Probita gives none. The expert checks the summary against the records and the opinion is theirs alone, under their duty to the court.
We switch on each AI feature only once it has passed its own testing, and our team does the same work by hand until then.
How instructing works, what the portal shows you and how billing works: Probita for law firms.
Questions
Questions about noise-induced hearing loss reports
Can a hearing loss report be done by video?
Usually not, because the expert needs reliable hearing tests carried out in suitable conditions. Remote appointments are offered only where the claim type allows.
Does the report cover tinnitus?
Yes, if your letter of instruction asks about it. The expert says whether tinnitus is present and whether, in their opinion, it is linked to noise.
Do you handle hearing loss claims from the armed forces?
Yes. Hearing loss from noise in service raises its own questions and records. See military claims.
Can we instruct a large number of hearing loss claims together?
Yes. Instruct many cases at once from our spreadsheet template, and group them under a shared reference.
Related reports
Industrial disease medical reports
Reports on conditions caused by work, such as hearing loss, hand-arm vibration and occupational asthma.
Military claims medical reports
Medical evidence for claims by serving and former members of the armed forces, including hearing loss.
Addendum reports, Part 35 questions and joint statements
Addendum reports, Part 35 questions, records reviews and joint statements after experts’ discussions.
Instruct a noise-induced hearing loss report
Tell us about the case or your caseload, and we will explain how to instruct and send our solicitor agreement.