Special Senses and Speech
SSA Blue Book section 2.00. Vision loss, hearing loss, loss of speech, and vestibular (balance) disorders.
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2.02
Loss of Central Visual Acuity
Severely reduced vision in the better eye after best correction.
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2.03
Contraction of the Visual Field in the Better Eye
Narrowed peripheral vision (tunnel vision) from glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, or other causes.
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2.04
Loss of Visual Efficiency or Impairment of Visual Functioning
Combined impairment of visual acuity and visual field in the better eye.
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2.07
Disturbance of Labyrinthine-Vestibular Function
Inner-ear disorders causing vertigo, imbalance, or hearing loss (e.g. Ménière's disease).
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2.09
Loss of Speech
Inability to produce speech that can be heard, understood, and sustained.
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2.10
Hearing Loss Not Treated With Cochlear Implantation
Severe hearing loss in the better ear when not using a cochlear implant.
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2.11
Hearing Loss Treated With Cochlear Implantation
Post-cochlear-implant hearing that remains functionally limited.