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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment

Asked by Gavin RobinsonDemocratic Unionist PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 February 2026UIN 111123

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to detail the longest outstanding case with the MOD/Davies group relating to Hearing Loss.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The oldest open Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claim dates back to 30 June 2016. This claim was left inactive by the claimant’s legal representative, until a new firm of solicitors reissued the claim on 8 May 2025.

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