Military servicemen and women, especially those in combat-centric roles, are exposed to high-intensity noise. This fact is an inevitable consequence of joining the Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.
Those who pursue a career in the armed forces do so knowing their role will involve exposure to various types of loud noises. However, many of the estimated 300,000 veterans suffering from noise induced hearing loss are either not aware they can make a claim for compensation, or they do not think they are entitled to claim.