England · UK military hearing claims

Military deafness claims for veterans living in England

We help serving personnel and veterans across every English region — from Catterick to Plymouth — with claims for noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus and acoustic shock caused by service.

Direct answer

English-resident veterans claim under the law of England and Wales. Most actions must be brought within three years of the date of knowledge under the Limitation Act 1980, with the court's discretion under section 33 to allow late claims where it is equitable to do so.

Bases & garrison towns

Where we help veterans in England

Illustrative — we help veterans from any postcode.

  • Catterick Garrison
  • Aldershot Garrison
  • Sandhurst (RMAS)
  • Tidworth, Bulford & Larkhill (Salisbury Plain)
  • Colchester Garrison
  • HMNB Portsmouth
  • HMNB Devonport (Plymouth)
  • RM Stonehouse & RM Lympstone
  • RAF Brize Norton
  • RAF Coningsby
  • RAF Cosford
  • RAF Wittering
  • RAF Marham
  • Pirbright & Woolwich

Legal framework in England

English-resident veterans claim under the law of England and Wales. Most claims must be brought within three years of the date of knowledge under the Limitation Act 1980, with the court's discretion under section 33 to allow late claims where equitable.

Civil claims against the MoD for service-related noise injury are possible for negligence committed on or after 15 May 1987 (Crown Proceedings (Armed Forces) Act 1987). Most cases proceed in the County Court or the King's Bench Division of the High Court depending on value and complexity.

FAQs

England — common questions

  • Yes. We help veterans in every English region. Eligibility checks run by email and online form, and the law firm you are referred to conducts most of the claim remotely, with audiology arranged at a clinic close to your home.

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.