Have you served in the armed forces after 15 May 1987?

If you have experienced hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) due to noise exposure during military service, you could be entitled to compensation.

Who can make a hearing loss claim?

You may be able to make a claim if:

• You served in any branch of the armed forces, including the Army, Navy or Royal Air Force, any time after 15 May 1987. Even if part of your service was before that date, you may still be able to make a claim.
• You were exposed to loud noise without any, or any adequate, hearing protection.
• You now suffer, or suspect you suffer, from hearing loss or tinnitus.

Causes of hearing loss in military personnel 

Some common causes of hearing loss in people who have served in the armed forces include:

• Weapons training and annual firearms accreditation
• Explosions during training exercises or combat simulations
• Aircraft engine noise
• Engine rooms, radio headsets, power tools and mechanical equipment
• Tanks, helicopters, demolition or armoured vehicles
• Lack of proper hearing protection, especially during live or blank fire exercises

Signs of hearing loss 

Noise-induced hearing damage often develops gradually. You may not even realise how much you’ve lost until someone else points it out.

Common signs include:

• Difficulty hearing conversations in noisy environments
• Frequently turning up the volume on the TV or phone
• Ringing, buzzing, or a tone in your ears (tinnitus)
• Trouble hearing through one ear more than the other

If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting in touch to discuss whether you could have a valid claim.  Even if you don’t think you have hearing loss, you may have it. We can arrange a hearing test to see if you do.

How to make a claim for military hearing loss

Here’s what you can expect when you contact us:

1. Free, no-obligation consultation: We’ll review your service history and symptoms and advise you honestly on your options.
2. Hearing test arranged at no cost to you: We only proceed if a medical professional confirms hearing damage.
3. Support throughout the process: The MOD can take time to provide records – sometimes over a year – but we handle it all for you.
4. No impact on current employment: For those still serving, claims don’t automatically affect your role. In serious cases where a medical discharge happens, we can also claim for loss of earnings, pension and career progression.
5. No win, no fee: If your claim doesn’t succeed, you won’t pay a penny.

Why choose Sintons?

We have many years of experience in noise-induced hearing loss claims and our dedicated, professional colleagues have helped thousands of people like you secure compensation.

All industrial disease compensation claims are pursued on a No Win No Fee basis so you can rest assured that there is no financial risk.

To begin a personal injury compensation claim or obtain further advice with no obligation contact Sintons 24/7.