Symposiums I've attended on tinnitus have pointed out that most people who have hearing loss also have some degree of tinnitus. However, everyone with tinnitus does not have hearing loss. Those of us who can adjust to the tinnitus sounds without letting them bother us terribly are fortunate. People with hearing loss, even mild hearing loss, should realize they are most likely susceptible to further noise induced hearing loss and do all they can to protect their hearing.