I trained at Brecon — can I still claim?

Yes. Live-firing and weapons training at the Infantry Battle School and Sennybridge Training Area are well-recognised sources of noise exposure. Eligibility depends on the dates of your service and the circumstances, not the specific base.

I served at RAF Valley — does that change anything?

No — fast-jet engine noise from training and operations at RAF Valley falls within the same statutory framework as any other UK base. Aircrew, engineers and ground crew can all claim where exposure caused injury.

Will I have to travel to England for a medical assessment?

No. The law firm you are referred to instructs independent audiology experts across Wales, so your assessment can be arranged at a clinic close to home.

Wales · UK military hearing claims

Military deafness claims for veterans living in Wales

We help serving personnel and veterans across Wales — from the Brecon Beacons to Anglesey — with claims for noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus and acoustic shock caused by service.

Direct answer

Welsh-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 it is equitable to do so.

Bases & garrison towns

Where we help veterans in Wales

Illustrative — we help veterans from any postcode.

Infantry Battle School (Brecon)
Sennybridge Training Area
Castlemartin Range
Cawdor Barracks (Brawdy)
RAF Valley
RAF St Athan
Maindy Barracks (Cardiff)
The Barracks, Wrexham

Legal framework in Wales

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).

FAQs

Wales — common questions

Yes. Live-firing and weapons training at the Infantry Battle School and Sennybridge Training Area are well-recognised sources of noise exposure. Eligibility depends on the dates of your service and the circumstances, not the specific base.

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