Veterans Hearing Loss Claims

What Are Veterans Hearing Loss Claims?

Leaving the Armed Forces does not mean you lose your right to claim compensation for hearing damage sustained during service. Many veterans only realise the full extent of their hearing loss years after discharge, as the effects of noise exposure can worsen over time and become more noticeable in civilian life.

What Are the Common Causes?

• Gradual hearing deterioration after leaving service
• Tinnitus becoming more noticeable in quieter civilian environments
• Difficulty in social situations and conversations
• Family members noticing hearing difficulties
• Routine hearing tests revealing service-related damage
• Age-related hearing decline accelerating existing damage

Who Can Claim?

Any UK Armed Forces veteran who has hearing loss or tinnitus linked to their military service. The key factor is the 'date of knowledge' — when you first became aware your hearing loss was connected to military service, rather than when you left the forces.

How Does the Claims Process Work?

We assess whether your claim is within the limitation period based on your date of knowledge, arrange current audiological testing, and build a claim against the MOD for their failure to adequately protect your hearing during service.