Hoarseness takes what standard rating?

• A. 5%
• B. 10%
• C. 15%
• D. 20%

Answer: (B)

Hoarseness carries a standard impairment rating of 10%. In impairment evaluations, standard ratings assign typical percentages to common conditions to quantify how much a symptom or disorder affects function. Hoarseness generally indicates a noticeable but not severe loss of voice function, enough to impact communication in many work tasks without broadly limiting overall work capacity. That modest level of impact aligns with a 10% rating. Lower ratings like 5% would usually understate the effect on daily work, while higher ratings such as 15% or 20% would be reserved for more severe voice disorders or additional complications. Ratings depend on severity and how much the condition interferes with job performance, but for typical hoarseness, 10% is the standard.