A working preview of what we build for military negligence firms. Built around the framework from Abbott v MoD (2026), with the core claim and future-loss elements clearly split. This is the tool, on your site, styled to your firm, kept compliant by us.
Hearing damage and tinnitus from service noise are among the most common claims military personnel bring. A few questions, and we'll give you a considered estimate — covering both your core claim and any potential loss of earnings.
A few details about where and when you served.
This makes a real difference to the compensation range.
If you're unsure, pick the closest description. An audiology test gives the precise figure later.
This date matters legally. Before May 1987, the MoD was generally immune from civil claims by service personnel. Service from that date onward is eligible for the full civil-claim route.
Younger claimants typically receive more, because the loss affects more years of working life.
An indicative civil-claim range based on the answers given. Built around the framework set out in Abbott v MoD [2026] — the recent High Court ruling that clarified how military hearing loss damages are now assessed.
Pain, suffering & loss of amenity (PSLA), plus the cost of private hearing aids and tinnitus support over your lifetime.
Loss of earning capacity. Most cases (since Abbott v MoD) are now assessed as a lump sum under Smith v Manchester — figures are more conservative than past advertising suggested.
A specialist military solicitor can confirm the right valuation for your case and whether the Matrix Agreement applies. No obligation, and most claims are handled on a no-win-no-fee basis.
This estimator covers a civil negligence claim against the MoD — the route specialist military solicitors typically pursue. The framework reflects the High Court's April 2026 ruling in Abbott and Others v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB), the test-case judgment in the Hugh James Military Deafness Litigation.
Core claim (PSLA + hearing aids). Judicial College Guideline bands anchor the general-damages figure. Abbott confirmed claimants are entitled to private hearing aids over a lifetime — the lead claimant (Mr Lambie, severe NIHL aged 45) was awarded £27,350 for aids alone. Tinnitus, where present, adds materially.
Future loss. Following Abbott, courts now generally reject mechanistic Ogden-table calculations for hearing loss and instead award a Smith v Manchester lump sum — ~£64,800 was awarded in Lambie. The eye-catching six-figure future-loss claims advertised in past years are now significantly tempered.
The Matrix Agreement reduces damages by 10–25% depending on when service ended — not factored into the figures shown. A solicitor will advise. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Military claims call for a different tone than consumer claims. Veterans don't respond to flashy "claim your money!" messaging — they respond to clarity, respect, and accuracy. Here's how we build accordingly.
Plain-spoken, respectful, free of marketing voice. Designed for older veterans who are often wary of claims firms — and welcoming of currently-serving personnel too.
Built around the framework from the April 2026 High Court ruling — the binding test-case judgment for the cohort of 10,000+ military NIHL claims. Core claim plus future loss surfaced as separate lines, the way solicitors now actually value cases.
Bands keyed to the AFCS tariff and Judicial College Guidelines. Tinnitus, age, and exposure timing all factored in — the kind of considered output a veteran will trust.
Your fonts, your colours, your typography. The calculator looks and reads like a native part of your firm's site. Defaults are configured with you, to your case experience.
JCG bands move, new test cases get decided, the Matrix Agreement extends — we update the calculator centrally. Every firm on Claimculate stays current automatically.
Branded to your firm. Configured to your case experience. Hosted and kept compliant by us. We'll show you exactly what it would look like for your practice on a 15-minute call.
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