Military hearing loss claims
Served in the UK Armed Forces and now experiencing hearing loss or tinnitus?
If you were exposed to loud noise during military service, you may be able to make a compensation claim. Complete a free, no-obligation eligibility enquiry.
Check My EligibilityFind Out If You Can Claim
Answer a few short questions for a free, no-obligation eligibility enquiry.
Question 1 of 10
Did you serve in the UK Armed Forces on or after 15 May 1987?
Select one answer
Your answers are kept private and secure.
- Free, no-obligation enquiry
- Takes a few minutes to complete
- Your answers are reviewed by our team
For those who served in the
- British Army
- Royal Navy
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Marines
Not affiliated with the Ministry of Defence
Are You Eligible?
Many service personnel are exposed to high levels of noise during training and operations, from weapons and live firing to vehicles, aircraft and ships.
Repeated exposure to loud noise, particularly without adequate hearing protection, can contribute to lasting hearing problems such as hearing loss and tinnitus.
If you served on or after 15 May 1987 and have noticed problems with your hearing, you can tell us about your service and symptoms through a short enquiry.
Symptoms and service environments
You may be able to make a claim if you have experienced hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and were exposed to high levels of noise during your military service, such as from:
- Armoured vehicles
- Aircraft and airfields
- Weapons and live firing
- Naval operations
- Other prolonged noise exposure
Symptoms people commonly report
- Hearing loss or reduced hearing
- Tinnitus: ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Difficulty following conversations, especially in noisy places
- Needing the TV or radio louder than others
How the enquiry works
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Answer 10 short questions
About your service, your hearing and the noise you were exposed to.
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Add your contact details
You will see how your information is used before you submit anything.
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Review and sign
Check your answers and read the documents in full before you sign.
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Our team reviews your enquiry
A member of the team may contact you to discuss your answers and the next steps.
Completing an enquiry does not mean a claim has been accepted.
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Start Your Enquiry Today
It only takes a few minutes. Our team will review your answers and may contact you about the next steps.
- For UK Armed Forcesserving and former personnel
- A Straightforward Process10 short questions
- Free to EnquireNo obligation
- Private and SecureYour answers are kept private