Scotland · UK military hearing claims
Military deafness claims for Scottish veterans
We help serving personnel and veterans across Scotland — from the Clyde to the Moray Firth — with claims for noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus caused by service.
Direct answer
Scottish veterans claim under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 — typically a three-year period from the date of knowledge, with the court's discretion under section 19A. Actions are normally raised in the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court at Edinburgh.
Bases & garrison towns
Where we help veterans in Scotland
Illustrative — we help veterans from any postcode.
- HMNB Clyde (Faslane)
- RNAD Coulport
- RAF Lossiemouth
- Kinloss Barracks
- Leuchars Station
- Redford Barracks (Edinburgh)
- Glencorse Barracks
- Fort George
- Dreghorn Barracks
- Cameron Barracks (Inverness)
Legal framework in Scotland
In Scotland, personal injury actions are governed by the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973. Most claims must be raised within three years of the date of knowledge — the date you first knew, or could reasonably have known, that your hearing loss was significant and linked to service. The court has a discretion under section 19A to allow a late claim where it is equitable to do so.
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). Scottish actions are normally raised in the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court at Edinburgh or, where appropriate, in the Court of Session.
FAQs
Scotland — common questions
Yes. Scotland is governed by the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973, not the Limitation Act 1980. The general 3-year rule from the date of knowledge still applies, but the procedure and discretionary extension provisions are Scottish (section 19A).
Related guides
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- Can you claim for military hearing loss after leaving army service?
- Army deafness claim: eligibility, noise exposure, and compensation for veterans
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