Northern Ireland · UK military hearing claims
Military deafness claims for Northern Ireland veterans
We act for serving personnel and veterans living in Northern Ireland in claims for noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus and acoustic shock caused by service.
Direct answer
Yes — Northern Ireland veterans can bring a civil claim against the MoD. NI has its own limitation regime (Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989) and procedure; we will explain the position that applies to you.
Bases & garrison towns
Where we act for veterans in Northern Ireland
Illustrative — we accept instructions from any postcode.
- Thiepval Barracks (Lisburn)
- Palace Barracks (Holywood)
- JHC Flying Station Aldergrove
- Ballykinler Barracks
- Magilligan Training Centre
- St Lucia Barracks (Omagh — historical)
Legal framework in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, personal injury actions are governed by the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. The general 3-year limitation period from the date of knowledge applies, with the court's discretion to disapply under Article 50 in appropriate cases.
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). Cases are usually issued in the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland (Queen's Bench Division).
FAQs
Northern Ireland — common questions
Yes. NI is governed by the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 rather than the Limitation Act 1980. The headline 3-year rule from the date of knowledge is the same, but the procedural framework and discretion provisions are NI-specific.
Find out if you have a claim
Speak to a specialist military hearing loss solicitor for a free, no-obligation eligibility check. No win, no fee representation available.