PTSD & COMBAT STRESS CLAIMS
If your service in the UK Armed Forces led to post-traumatic stress disorder or related psychological trauma, you may be entitled to compensation. This page explains what counts, whether you’re likely to be eligible, and what you could claim — handled with complete discretion.
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What Is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common service-related psychological conditions affecting UK veterans. It can develop after combat exposure, witnessing traumatic events, or other high-stress incidents during service — sometimes surfacing years after leaving the Armed Forces. If your PTSD is connected to your military service, you may be entitled to compensation and support.
Combat Stress is a psychological condition that can develop after experiencing traumatic events during military service. It often affects veterans who have been exposed to combat, life-threatening situations, or other highly stressful experiences. Symptoms may include anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, irritability, and problems with concentration, all of which can have a significant impact on daily life, relationships, and overall mental wellbeing.
PTSD
A psychological condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic or life-threatening event. Symptoms may include flashback, nightmares, hypervigilance, and difficulty coping with everyday situations.
Combat Stress & Related Conditions
Related service-connected conditions such as anxiety, depression, or adjustment disorder can also develop from operational or training experiences, either alongside PTSD or independently of it.
Most Common Causes in Service
- Combat exposure
- Witnessing death or serious injury
- IED or explosive incidents
- Training accidents
- Repeated or extended deployments
- High-stress operational environmentss
- Hostile or high-stress operational environments
PTSD is one of the most under-claimed service-related conditions among UK veterans — many don't realise their psychological symptoms may be formally linked to their time in service.
Am I Eligible?
You may have a valid claim if the following apply to you.
Served in the British Armed Forces
You served in the British Army, Royal Navy, RAF, or Royal Marines at any time.
Experienced Trauma During Military Service
If you developed PTSD or Combat Stress as a result of traumatic events during your military service, you may be eligible to make a claim, depending on the circumstances of your case and when the injury occurred.
Exposed to Combat or Traumatic Incidents
Combat, operational incidents, training accidents, or witnessed traumatic events.
Experience Psychological Symptoms
Flashbacks, anxiety, hypervigilance, low mood, or difficulty coping.
Symptoms Started During Or After Service
Your symptoms developed during service or became noticeable afterwards.
Within The Relevant Time Limit
Most claims are made within three years of diagnosis, although exceptions may apply.
How Much Could I Claim?
Compensation for PTSD and combat stress varies depending on the severity of your condition and its impact on daily life.
Mild PTSD / Combat Stress
Occasional anxiety, sleep disturbance, or stress with limited impact on daily life.
Moderate PTSD
Ongoing symptoms affecting work, relationships, or day-to-day activities.
Severe PTSD
Persistent psychological symptoms requiring ongoing treatment and significantly affecting quality of life.
Very Severe PTSD
Permanent and life-changing psychological injury with a major impact on independence, employment, and daily living.
Tinnitus Only
Persistent ringing, buzzing or hissing without hearing loss.
Severe Hearing Loss + Tinnitus Combined
Both conditions together — highest potential award level.
The Claims Process
From first contact to compensation — here's exactly what happens. See the full "How It Works" page for more detail.
Quick Online Check
Complete our 60-second eligibility checker or call us free. We'll tell you straight away whether you may have a claim.
Free Case Review
Our specialist team reviews your service history, hearing symptoms and available evidence completely free.
Medical Assessment
Where appropriate, we arrange a confidential, independent assessment to strengthen your claim.
Compensation Paid
Your solicitor manages the claim from start to finish. No Win, No Fee — you keep 100% of your compensation.
Free Case Assessment
As part of your claim, we can arrange a free, independent hearing assessment with a qualified professional. This isn't a formal diagnosis process — it's often a key piece of evidence supporting the strength and value of your claim, and key piece of evidence supporting the strength and value of your claim, and it's handled with complete confidentiality.
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Related FAQs
The most common questions about hearing loss and tinnitus claims.
Is there a time limit to claim for PTSD?
Do I need a formal diagnosis to claim?
Not necessarily at the outset. An independent assessment arranged as part of your claim can help establish this.
Will claiming affect my military pension?
I left the forces years ago — can I still claim?
How long does a PTSD claim take?
Is the process confidential?
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