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Hearing Loss?
Served in the Armed Forces after 1987? If you're experiencing Tinnitus or Hearing Loss, you could be entitled to compensation.
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3 Simple Steps to Securing Compensation
Our streamlined process makes claiming compensation straightforward and stress-free
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Step One
We Check Your Eligibility
See if your service history qualifies you for a hearing loss claim. Our team will review your military service records and determine if you're eligible for compensation.
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Step Two
We Build Your Case
We collect any documentation we require and provide a FREE professional hearing test. Our experts will gather all necessary evidence to build a strong case on your behalf.
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Step Three
You Receive Your Settlement
Our experts secure your compensation on a "no-win, no-fee" basis. You only pay if your claim is successful, making the process completely risk-free for you.
Our mission is to ensure that no veteran suffers in silence. We provide the expertise and support needed to help those affected by service-related hearing loss reclaim their quality of life.
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a permanent and often life-changing condition caused by prolonged exposure to high-decibel environments. Unlike temporary hearing fatigue, NIHL occurs when the sensitive structures within the inner ear are irreparably damaged by intense sound pressure.
For those who served in the UK Armed Forces, this condition is frequently a result of regular exposure to damaging noise levels from heavy weaponry, military vehicles, and high-powered machinery. These environments can cause gradual hearing degradation or sudden trauma, often leaving veterans with persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or significant difficulty following conversations.
300,000
UK veterans affected
60,000
Suffer from tinnitus
Does this sound like you?
Symptoms of Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
Background noise
Difficulty filtering out ambient sounds, like humming engines or wind, making it hard to focus on specific audio.
Phone conversations
Struggling to hear the person on the other end clearly, even at high volume.
Asking to repeat
Constantly needing others to say things again because words sound incomplete or "clipped."
Tinnitus
A persistent internal noise often caused by exposure to high-decibel blasts or long-term machinery roar.
Group conversations
Finding it nearly impossible to follow a single voice when multiple people are speaking at once.
Turning the TV louder
Needing the volume at a level that is uncomfortable for others just to catch the dialogue.
Understanding speech
Consonants become indistinguishable, making speech sound like mumbling or whispering.
Muffled hearing
A sensation like your ears are "plugged" or filled with cotton, often following loud noise exposure.
Sound sensitivity
A painful or distressing reaction to everyday sounds that shouldn't be bothersome.
Common Causes of Hearing Loss
We successfully claim for exposure to a wide range of military noise sources, including:
WEAPONS & FIREARMS
- SA80 Rifle
- GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun)
- SLR (Self-Loading Rifle)
- 9mm Browning Pistol
- Mortars & Anti-Tank Weapons
- Live Grenades & Pyrotechnics
VEHICLES & AIRCRAFT
- Chinook, Merlin, & Puma Helicopters
- Warrior & Bulldog Tanks
- Scimitar & Chieftain Tanks
- Hercules & Tornado Aircraft
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about military hearing loss claims and how we can help you.
This is a free service from beginning to end. The legal team that works on your behalf work on a no win no fee agreement. This means you won't pay anything unless your claim is successful.
This was the year that the Crown Proceedings Act was implemented throughout the United Kingdom's Military. The act enabled military servicemen and women to claim compensation for injuries sustained while enlisted/serving in the military. If you have served in the military after 1987 and are experiencing any hearing issues, feel free to contact us.
Sadly, hearing injuries due to long loud noise exposure are far too common and a major obstacle for ex-military servicemen/veterans. There are over 300,000 veterans experiencing hearing loss in the UK. Estimates put the number at 60,000 for those suffering with tinnitus.
The claim you make will remain private as long as you do not apply for public disclosure. If you are employed, it is a criminal offence to punish you for filing a claim against your employer.
Cases like this will be reviewed just like any other. You will be scheduled for a local audiology test in your area, and if your case is solid and there are no issues with the test, your team of solicitors will arrange the test on your behalf.
Excluding your legal team and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the case will remain confidential unless it is pursued, which may lead to the case becoming public.
The duration of the claims process varies depending on the complexity of your case. Simple cases may be resolved in a few months, while more complex claims could take longer. Our team will keep you informed throughout the entire process and work diligently to resolve your claim as quickly as possible.
We will help you gather the necessary evidence including medical records, audiometry test results, service records showing exposure to loud noise environments, and any documentation of hearing protection (or lack thereof) during your service. We provide a free hearing test and guide you through collecting all required documentation.
Yes, you can claim for tinnitus, hearing loss, or both conditions if they were caused by noise exposure during your military service. Many veterans suffer from both conditions, and compensation can be claimed for the combined impact on your quality of life.
All branches of the UK Armed Forces are eligible including the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and Royal Marines. Reservists who served after 1987 may also be eligible to make a claim for noise-induced hearing loss.
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