Military NIHL Claims

What Are Military NIHL Claims?

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is permanent sensorineural damage to the inner ear caused by exposure to harmful noise levels. In the military context, NIHL is caused by the cumulative effect of years of training and operational noise exposure, or by sudden acoustic trauma from explosions or weapons fire. NIHL is irreversible but compensable.

What Are the Common Causes?

• Sustained exposure above 85 decibels over time
• Sudden acoustic trauma above 140 decibels
• Repeated impulse noise from weapons fire
• Continuous noise from engines and machinery
• Inadequate hearing protection provision
• Failure to implement noise reduction measures

Who Can Claim?

Military personnel diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss where noise exposure during service is a contributing factor. An audiogram showing the characteristic pattern of NIHL (typically a 'notch' at 4-6 kHz frequencies) supports a claim.

How Does the Claims Process Work?

We review your audiological records, arrange expert medical evidence, and present a detailed claim establishing the link between your military noise exposure and your hearing loss.