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Military tinnitus compensation claims

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Hearing loss and tinnitus are prevalent, yet often overlooked injuries among UK military personnel. Service members are regularly exposed to extremely loud noises during training exercises and active duty, including gunfire, explosions, aircraft engines, and heavy machinery. These high-decibel environments can lead to long-term hearing damage, which may significantly impact an individual’s quality of life and career prospects. If you have suffered hearing loss or tinnitus due to your military service, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim under UK law.

Causes of Military Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

Service members are frequently subjected to hazardous noise levels, often without sufficient protection. Some of the most common causes of military-related hearing loss and tinnitus include:

  • Gunfire and Explosions: Military training and combat scenarios frequently involve repeated exposure to loud gunfire, artillery fire, and detonations, all of which can contribute to irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus over time.
  • Aircraft and Vehicles: Prolonged exposure to noise from jet engines, helicopters, and armoured vehicles—especially in confined spaces—can cause gradual hearing degradation and persistent ringing in the ears.
  • Defective Equipment: In some cases, military personnel have been issued inadequate or faulty hearing protection devices. For instance, defective earplugs have played a significant role in hearing damage suffered by many service members.

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or humming sounds in the ears without an external source. It is a common condition among military personnel due to continuous exposure to loud noises. According to the NHS, tinnitus affects about 30% of people at some point in their lives, but it is more prevalent among veterans and those exposed to prolonged noise hazards. While tinnitus itself is not a disease, it is often a symptom of underlying hearing damage caused by noise exposure.

Effects of Tinnitus on Military Personnel

Hearing loss is a serious and often permanent condition that can have lasting effects on the lives of people who suffer from the condition. Its effects include:

  • Sleep Disturbances: Many sufferers struggle with insomnia due to persistent ringing.
  • Concentration Issues: Tinnitus can make it difficult to focus on tasks, affecting job performance.
  • Emotional and Psychological Impact: The condition has been linked to anxiety, depression, and stress.

How we can help you make a military tinnitus compensation claim

In recent years, a growing number of UK military personnel have recovered compensation for hearing loss and tinnitus sustained during their service. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has faced multiple lawsuits from veterans who suffered hearing damage as a result of inadequate safety measures.

Between 2012 and 2020, the MoD paid approximately £72 million in compensation to settle over 9,000 cases related to military hearing loss.  

For a free consultation with a specialist personal injury lawyer and details of our highly popular No Win, No Fee funding scheme call 0333 888 0408 or send an email to us at info@sleeblackwell.co.uk

Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins

Over the past 30 years Lee has overseen the expansion of the firm’s litigation department. He developed our personal injury and clinical negligence teams, creating various niche areas that now enjoy a national profile. He pioneered contentious probate, setting up one of the UK's leading inheritance dispute teams and established Slee Blackwell as a force within claimant professional negligence. He now works as the firm's marketing partner.
Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins

Over the past 30 years Lee has overseen the expansion of the firm’s litigation department. He developed our personal injury and clinical negligence teams, creating various niche areas that now enjoy a national profile. He pioneered contentious probate, setting up one of the UK's leading inheritance dispute teams and established Slee Blackwell as a force within claimant professional negligence. He now works as the firm's marketing partner.

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