How to Claim for Military Hearing Loss

How Do I Start a Military Hearing Loss Claim?

The process begins with a free, no-obligation assessment of your potential claim. During this stage, we review your military service history, the types of noise you were exposed to, and your current hearing symptoms. This helps us determine whether you have a viable claim against the Ministry of Defence.

Step 2: Gathering Your Service Records

We request your military service records, including postings, roles, and any documented noise exposure. If you have existing audiograms or hearing test results from your time in service, these are valuable. We also consider any hearing protection that was or was not provided during your service.

Step 3: Independent Medical Assessment

An independent audiological assessment is arranged with a specialist. This typically involves a pure tone audiogram and may include speech discrimination testing. The results help establish the type, pattern, and severity of your hearing loss and whether it is consistent with noise-induced damage.

Step 4: Building Your Case

Using your service records, medical evidence, and witness statements where available, we build a detailed case demonstrating that the MOD failed in its duty of care to protect your hearing. This includes identifying specific failures in hearing protection provision, risk assessment, or noise reduction.

Step 5: Submitting the Claim

Your claim is formally submitted to the MOD. The MOD then has a period to investigate and respond. Many claims are settled through negotiation without the need for court proceedings, though we are prepared to take cases to court if necessary.

Step 6: Settlement and Compensation

Once liability is established and the extent of your hearing loss is agreed, compensation is negotiated. This covers general damages (pain and suffering) and may include special damages for financial losses such as the cost of hearing aids, lost earnings, or care costs.

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