Process
How a military deafness claim works
Four clear stages. We check your eligibility; an independent regulated law firm does the legal work — you focus on your hearing health.
Direct Answer
A military deafness claim has four stages: a free eligibility check with us; referral to an independent regulated law firm, which arranges independent audiology evidence; a letter of claim to the Ministry of Defence under the Pre-Action Protocol; then settlement or court proceedings. Most claims conclude within 12–24 months without a trial.
- 01
Free eligibility check
Tell us about your service and symptoms. We check whether you may have a military hearing loss claim and, if so, refer you to an independent regulated law firm — no obligation, no cost.
Day 1 - 02
Medical evidence gathered
Your law firm arranges an independent audiology assessment and obtains your service medical records to evidence the type and extent of your noise-induced hearing loss.
Weeks 2–8 - 03
Letter of claim to the MoD
Your law firm formally notifies the Ministry of Defence under the relevant pre-action protocol, setting out the breach of duty and quantifying your losses.
Months 2–4 - 04
Settlement or court
Most claims settle out of court. Where liability or value is disputed, your law firm can issue proceedings and take the case to trial on your behalf.
Months 6–24
No win, no fee
What does it cost?
Our eligibility check is free. The law firms we refer to usually act on a Conditional Fee Agreement (“no win, no fee”): typically you pay nothing upfront and nothing if your claim is unsuccessful. If you win, the firm’s success fee is deducted from your compensation — capped by law and explained in writing by the firm before you sign anything.
Not sure if your symptoms qualify? See the hearing conditions covered, or read more about who we are.
FAQs
Process FAQs
Common questions about how a military deafness claim is run from first call to settlement.
Most straightforward claims complete within 12–24 months once medical evidence is in place. Disputed liability, contested limitation or significant earnings loss can extend the timetable. Your solicitor will give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your service history.
Related guides
- Military hearing loss no win no fee: how the CFA works for veterans
- Military deafness solicitors: what to look for when making a hearing loss claim
- Matrix Agreement hearing loss: what the scheme means and how to register
- Military hearing loss claim deadline: the Matrix Agreement's 31 January 2027 cut-off explained
Find out if you have a claim
Get a free, no-obligation eligibility check. If you may have a claim, we refer you to an independent regulated law firm, usually on no win, no fee terms.