Are you a serving member of the Armed Forces or Ex-Armed Forces and have suffered damage to your hearing? If so, you could be entitled to compensation. You can claim even if you are still serving. You should not delay seeking legal advice if you suspect you have hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in one or both ears).
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Signs & Symptoms of Hearing Loss
Misunderstanding People
People with hearing loss often find it difficult to engage in conversations with multiple people and struggle to understand what is being said.
Ringing, Hissing, or Buzzing
Another sign of hearing loss is the sound of ringing, hissing, buzzing, clicking, roaring or drilling in your ear(s).
Turning up the TV
Do you often find people telling you to turn down the TV or Radio, but you can just about hear it? You may be suffering from hearing loss.
Dish, Wish, Hiss
Words that end with s, h, h, or th are suddenly much harder to make out if they are heard at all. speak may often sound muffled.
Increased Stress
Feeling tired or stress from having to concentrate while listening during conversations is very common with hearing loss.
Social Situations
Avoidance of social situations due to trouble hearing what’s going on around you is a sign that your hearing may be deteriorating.
Military Hearing Loss
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Making Your Military Hearing Loss Claim
Our mission is to enable our clients to access justice without fear of financial burden.
Claims for any hearing-related issues, such as deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus, can be submitted if they have been caused by service.
This includes both current and former members of the armed forces. We understand that hearing problems may have long-lasting effects on your life and we are committed to ensuring you receive the support you deserve.
MoD Hearing Loss Compensation
Hearing loss can be caused by a range of factors, including extended exposure to loud noises and traumatic events, like gunshots. It may develop slowly over time or be sudden and unexpected; in addition, it may occur in one ear or both. Regardless of the cause, hearing loss can have a significant impact on your daily life.
If you are filing a Military hearing loss claim, we recommend that you be evaluated by a medical professional so the extent of your injury may be determined.
Our team is happy to provide this evaluation free of cost as part of our service.
Meet the Military Hearing Loss claim experts
Many of our military hearing loss solicitors are considered leaders in the field with a significant amount of expertise.

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Here are some of the answers to frequently asked questions. If you cannot find what you’re looking for here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us and our team will happily answer any queries.
Still have questions?
Why Can’t I Claim Before 1987?
Due to a clause in the Crown Proceedings Act, claims for military hearing loss prior to May 1987 cannot be made. As a result, those who were exposed to excessive noise while serving in the military will not receive any compensation. It is important to note that this policy applies only to cases before May 1987 and those after may still be eligible for compensation.
Will A Claim Affect My Pension?
No, bringing a claim won’t affect your entitlement to a pension under any of the various Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Will Claiming Impact My Career?
In the event that you recover from your injuries and can return to work, there are very strict rules about discriminating against someone for bringing a legal claim.
Personnel who file a compensation claim after an injury are not looked down upon by the MoD. The Ministry of Defence pays you a settlement, regardless of whether you return to work or not, out of a budget specifically allocated for this purpose. Your unit’s budget doesn’t cover it and it certainly doesn’t come from the same budget that dictates the amount and quality of gear, equipment, and other resources for your friends who remain in service.

