62-9-4. Hearing loss to be determined on binaural basis--How calculated.
Permanent partial or permanent total impairment of the hearing from an occupational loss shall be determined on a binaural basis for the purposes of determining the amount of compensation payable under §62-9-6. To determine the binaural percentage of loss, the percentage of loss as determined in §62-9-3, if any, in the better ear shall be multiplied by five. The resulting figure shall be added to the percentage of loss determined in the same manner for the poorer ear and that sum shall be divided by six. The resulting quotient percentage shall represent the binaural hearing impairment for which compensation shall be paid according to §62-9-6.
Source: SL 1986, ch 427, §4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 62 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 09 - Compensation For Permanent Loss Of Hearing
Section 62-9-1 - Compensation for permanent occupational hearing loss.
Section 62-9-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 62-9-3 - Calculation of hearing loss--What loss is compensable.
Section 62-9-4 - Hearing loss to be determined on binaural basis--How calculated.
Section 62-9-5 - Deductions from total average decibel loss.
Section 62-9-6 - Amount of compensation payable for total or partial hearing loss.
Section 62-9-7 - No benefits for temporary total or partial disability or for tinnitus.
Section 62-9-11 - Effect of hearing aid use on compensation--Provision of hearing aid by employer.
Section 62-9-14 - Compensability of hearing loss caused by explosion or trauma.