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The Matrix Agreement registration window, now open until 31 January 2027.
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.
Direct answer
These guides explain how UK veterans claim against the Ministry of Defence for noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis and acoustic shock: who is eligible, the Matrix Agreement registration deadline of 31 January 2027, what the Abbott v MoD judgment changed, noise exposure by branch and trade, compensation under the Judicial College Guidelines, and no win, no fee funding.
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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
AFCS hearing loss claim: how to apply, time limits and what to do if refused
AFCS hearing loss claim: who can apply, the 7-year time limit, how to apply to Veterans UK, and how to reconsider or appeal a refusal. Position at Oct 2026.
Read article →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 claims for sound sensitivity caused by service noise or blast: eligibility, the medical evidence needed and compensation explained.
Read article →Royal Engineers hearing loss claim: demolitions, construction, and compensation
Royal Engineers hearing loss claims for demolitions, plant and weapons noise. How sapper NIHL and tinnitus claims are evidenced and what compensation covers.
Read article →REME hearing loss claim: vehicle noise, weapons work, and compensation
REME hearing loss claims for vehicle noise, engine testing and weapons fitter exposure: eligibility, noise evidence and NIHL and tinnitus compensation.
Read article →Army deafness claim: eligibility, noise exposure, and compensation for veterans
Army deafness claims for infantry, artillery, armoured corps, REME and other trades: eligibility, noise evidence, time limits and typical compensation ranges.
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
Special damages in a military hearing loss claim cover lost earnings, pension loss and lifetime hearing aid costs, and often exceed general damages.
Read article →Royal Marines hearing loss claim: Commando training, operations, and compensation
Royal Marines hearing loss claims for Commando training, mortars, demolitions and helicopter operations: eligibility, evidence and no-win, no-fee funding.
Read article →Matrix Agreement hearing loss: what the scheme means and how to register
The Matrix Agreement removes duty of care and limitation fights for registered claimants. Registration deadline: 31 January 2027. Free eligibility check.
Read article →Acoustic shock military claim: blast injury, acoustic trauma, and compensation
Acoustic shock claims 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 noise-induced hearing loss claims: how rM-NIHL replaced CLB after Abbott v MoD 2026, how NIHL differs from age-related loss, and what you can recover.
Read article →Royal Navy hearing loss claim: engine rooms, naval operations, and compensation
Royal Navy hearing loss claims for engine room, naval gunfire and flight deck noise: who can claim, how exposure is evidenced and what compensation covers.
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 issued was inadequate for the noise, the MoD's duty was still breached.
Read article →Can you claim for military hearing loss after leaving army service?
Yes, you can claim for military hearing loss after leaving the army. The three-year limitation clock runs from your date of knowledge, not your discharge date.
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: who is eligible, how causation is proved after Abbott v MoD 2026, and what compensation is paid.
Read article →Military hearing loss claim deadline: the Matrix Agreement's 31 January 2027 cut-off explained
The Matrix Agreement registration deadline is now 31 January 2027 after a second extension. What the scheme offers, what Abbott v MoD changed and who qualifies.
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