Deadline & Matrix Agreement
The July 2026 Matrix Agreement registration window.
Knowledge base
Military hearing loss claim guides
Plain-English explanations of the Matrix Agreement, Abbott v MoD, branch-specific claims and compensation valuation, written for UK veterans.
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By service branch
Branch-specific guides for Army, Navy, RAF and Marines.
- Army deafness claim: eligibility, noise exposure, and compensation for veterans
- Royal Artillery hearing loss claim: AS90, L118, and compensation for gunners
- Infantry hearing loss claim: small arms, GPMG, and compensation for foot soldiers
- RAF hearing loss claim: Tornado, Typhoon, Chinook, and noise compensation
- Royal Navy hearing loss claim: engine rooms, naval operations, and compensation
- Royal Marines hearing loss claim: Commando training, operations, and compensation
By condition
NIHL, tinnitus and acoustic shock injuries.
Process & compensation
Eligibility, evidence, special damages and choosing a firm.
- Can you claim for military hearing loss after leaving army service?
- Can you claim for military hearing loss if you wore hearing protection?
- Military hearing loss special damages: earnings, hearing aids, and pension losses explained
- Military deafness solicitors: what to look for when making a hearing loss claim
All articles
Military hearing loss no win no fee: how the CFA works for veterans
Military hearing loss no win no fee: how the CFA works, the 25% success fee cap, ATE insurance, and what veterans pay if the claim succeeds or fails.
Read article →Military hyperacusis claim: sound sensitivity, noise exposure, and compensation
Military hyperacusis claim for sound sensitivity caused by service noise or blast exposure. Eligibility, evidence, and compensation explained. Matrix deadline 31 July 2026.
Read article →Royal Engineers hearing loss claim: demolitions, construction, and compensation
Royal Engineers hearing loss claim: demolitions, plant, and weapons noise. Sapper NIHL and tinnitus compensation explained. Matrix Agreement deadline 31 July 2026.
Read article →REME hearing loss claim: vehicle noise, weapons work, and compensation
REME hearing loss claim: vehicle noise, engine testing, and weapons fitter exposure. NIHL and tinnitus compensation under the Matrix Agreement. Deadline 31 July 2026.
Read article →Army deafness claim: eligibility, noise exposure, and compensation for veterans
Army deafness claim for infantry, artillery, armoured corps, REME, and all other trades. Eligibility, noise evidence, compensation ranges, and the July 2026 deadline explained.
Read article →Military deafness solicitors: what to look for when making a hearing loss claim
How to choose military deafness solicitors: SRA regulation, the rM-NIHL method, no-win no-fee explained, and questions to ask before you instruct anyone.
Read article →Military hearing loss special damages: earnings, hearing aids, and pension losses explained
Military hearing loss special damages can include lost earnings, pension losses, and lifetime hearing aid costs - often exceeding general damages. Free eligibility assessment.
Read article →Royal Marines hearing loss claim: Commando training, operations, and compensation
Royal Marines hearing loss claim: Commando training, mortars, demolitions, and helicopter ops all covered. Matrix Agreement deadline 31 July 2026. No win no fee.
Read article →Matrix Agreement hearing loss: what the scheme means and how to register
The Matrix Agreement removed duty of care and limitation fights for registered claimants. Registration deadline: 31 July 2026. Free eligibility check available.
Read article →Acoustic shock military claim: blast injury, acoustic trauma, and compensation
Acoustic shock military claim for IED blast, weapon discharge, or demolition injury. Single-event acoustic trauma is often clearer to prove than cumulative NIHL.
Read article →Military claim for noise-induced hearing loss: diagnosis, evidence, and compensation
Military claim for noise-induced hearing loss: how rM-NIHL replaced CLB after Abbott v MoD 2026, how NIHL differs from presbycusis, and what compensation is available.
Read article →Royal Navy hearing loss claim: engine rooms, naval operations, and compensation
Royal Navy hearing loss claim: engine rooms, naval gunfire, and flight deck noise. Research shows 78% of engine room personnel suffered hearing loss. Matrix deadline: 31 July 2026.
Read article →Infantry hearing loss claim: small arms, GPMG, and compensation for foot soldiers
Infantry hearing loss claim for SA80, GPMG, and mortar noise. The rM-NIHL method from Abbott v MoD 2026 removed the 4kHz notch requirement. Free assessment.
Read article →RAF hearing loss claim: Tornado, Typhoon, Chinook, and noise compensation
RAF hearing loss claim: ground crew, aircrew, and RAF Regiment all covered. Learn how Abbott v MoD 2026 changed diagnosis and what compensation is available.
Read article →Can you claim for military hearing loss if you wore hearing protection?
Wearing ear defenders does not bar a military hearing loss claim. If the protection was inadequate for the noise levels involved, the MoD's duty was still breached.
Read article →Can you claim for military hearing loss after leaving army service?
Yes - you can claim military hearing loss after leaving the army. The 3-year clock runs from date of knowledge, not discharge. Matrix Agreement deadline: 31 July 2026.
Read article →Royal Artillery hearing loss claim: AS90, L118, and compensation for gunners
Royal Artillery hearing loss claim: AS90 and L118 noise exceeds 185 dB. Learn how Abbott v MoD 2026 changed diagnosis and what compensation gunners can recover.
Read article →Military tinnitus claim: causes, eligibility, and compensation in the UK
A military tinnitus claim can succeed without hearing loss. Learn who is eligible, how causation is proved after Abbott v MoD 2026, and what compensation is available.
Read article →Military hearing loss claim deadline 2026: what the Matrix Agreement means for veterans
The military hearing loss claim deadline 2026 is 31 July. Learn what the Matrix Agreement covers, what Abbott v MoD changed, and how to register before it closes.
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