Do you have health issues from your time in the military?

You may be entitled to a financial settlement.

If you have been harmed by defective earplugs, served at Camp LeJeune, or have been around the "burn pits" we can help! Don't Delay! There may be a limited time to file your claim. Get the information you need and the justice you deserve!

Burn Pits

Exposure to burn pits has put members and veterans of the United States military at risk.


At some military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, burn pits are a common way to get rid of waste at military sites.


Military burn pit exposure has been tied to numerous health problems.

Camp Lejeune

From 1953 to 1987, the drinking water at the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina may have been contaminated.


During that time, nearly a million civilian workers, military service members, and their families were potentially exposed to dangerous chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health issues.

Defective Earplugs

The government issued earplugs to protect its service members from loud noises during combat. 3M sold its Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs knowing that crucial design defects rendered them ineffective. The earplugs were essentially too short to effectively provide hearing protection. This caused the potential hearing loss of millions of military service members.

How much will I get from a lawsuit payout?

While each case is individual, cases can payout anywhere from $40,000 to $120,000+ per victim in compensation. These figures are only examples and may not reflect the results of every individual case.

Why Is There a Lawsuit?

The basis of the lawsuit is the fact that 3M knew or should have known that the earplugs they distributed to military members between 2003 and 2015 were defective and did not provide adequate hearing protection.


Data has been shown that many US veterans have lost their hearing due to defective earplugs. It is reported by Reuters that more than one million veterans have filed for disability related to complications from various types of hearing loss.

Whistleblower Lawsuit History

The government issued earplugs to protect its service members from loud noises during combat. 3M sold its Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs knowing that crucial design defects rendered them ineffective. The earplugs were essentially too short to effectively provide hearing protection. This caused the potential hearing loss of millions of military service members.

Who can file a Defective Earplug claim?

You may be able to file a Defective Earplug claim if:

  • You used 3M Combat earplugs that were issued by the military; and


  • You have experienced hearing loss, tinnitus, or ringing in ears; and


  • You were issued these earplugs between 2003 and 2015.

If you were harmed and it could have been prevented, you have rights. Our skilled attorneys can guide you through the legal process at no cost to you or your family.

Government Dispute

In 2018 the US Department of Justice reached an agreement with 3M to pay $9.1Million in settlements to resolve the allegations. This settlement only resolved the dispute between the government and 3M. 3M is still financially liable to all military personnel harmed by their devices.

This is an advertisement. Military Legal Claims is not a law firm or referral service and does not provide legal advice. This is a free matching service. We do not recommend or endorse any attorneys that pay to participate. An attorney-client relationship is not formed when you submit information through the form. You are under no obligation to retain a lawyer who contacts you through this service. You should consult a doctor before stopping any medication. Military Legal Claims and this site are not affiliated in any way with 3M Company®. 3M Company® is a registered trademark of 3M Company®.

Copyright © 2022 All Rights Reserved.