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  "name": "My hearing claim denied saying pre-existing—had mild loss before job, what to do?",
  "description": "Prove job aggravated it—new expert opinion needed for appeal.[3]",
  "url": "https://justworkcomplaw.com//faq/general-my-hearing-claim-denied-saying-pre-existing-had-mild-loss-before-job-what-to-do-211",
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      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "My hearing claim denied saying pre-existing—had mild loss before job, what to do?",
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        "text": "Prove job aggravated it—new expert opinion needed for appeal.[3]",
        "description": "Prove aggravation by work noise counts as compensable; get expert to apportion job contribution.[3] Idaho/Utah allow if employment substantially caused worsening.[1][3] Key factors: Compare pre/post audiograms, noise type matches pattern.[3] Challenge with new opinion, appeal denial.[3][5] Lawyer argues cumulative trauma.[1]"
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