Veterans Secure £700,000 Settlement from MoD Over Hearing Loss Claims

Two former servicemen, including retired lieutenant colonel Andrew Davies, secured over £700,000 from the Ministry of Defence for hearing loss sustained during military service, highlighting systemic failures in protecting personnel.

Retired lieutenant colonel Andrew Davies, from the Royal Engineers, received £182,250 as part of a legal settlement announced at the High Court of Justice.
The total compensation exceeding £700,000 was awarded to Davies and another former serviceman for claims related to noise-induced hearing loss experienced during their service.
Davies emphasized the settlement acknowledges his losses and criticizes the Ministry of Defence for failing to adequately protect service personnel from hearing damage.

Why It Matters

This case underscores the ongoing issues regarding the Ministry of Defence's responsibility for the health of military personnel, particularly in preventing noise-induced hearing loss. The settlements may prompt further scrutiny and potential reforms in the treatment of veterans' health claims.