Hoarseness takes what standard rating?

• A. 0%
• B. 15%
• C. 10%
• D. 5%

Answer: (C)

Hoarseness is treated as a voice disorder with a standard impairment level that reflects how much it affects communication. In the impairment rating framework used for California SIP exams, a hoarse voice typically represents a moderate reduction in speaking ability—enough to impact clarity and endurance but not so severe that speech is completely lost. That balance is why a 10% rating is assigned: it sits between minimal impairment (which would be around 5%) and more severe impairment (which would be around 15%). This 10% value becomes the standard reference for hoarseness, and the final whole-person impairment would be calculated by combining this with any other impairments if present.