3M Combat Arms Earplug (CAEv2) Hearing Loss Settlement Calculator (2026)
Tier-based settlement value estimator using public MDL data. Not legal advice — final claim values are determined by the MDL claims administrator and your attorney.
MDLMDL 2885 — N.D. Florida (Settled 2023)
EligibilityU.S. military service member who used 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2 (2003-2015) and developed hearing loss / tinnitus
⚠ Deadline
Claims registration deadline March 2024 — closed for new claims
Estimate Your Settlement
Estimated Settlement Range
Tier Breakdown
Settlement values per Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (Claims Administrator)'s matrix. Actual values depend on documentation quality, diagnosis date, and individual case factors.
Tier A — Bilateral profound hearing loss + tinnitus, requires hearing aids
$100,000 – $300,000
Highest tier per $6.01B global settlement matrix. Severity confirmed by audiogram + military medical records.
Tier B — Moderate-to-severe bilateral hearing loss OR severe tinnitus
$30,000 – $80,000
Most claimants fall in this range. Settlement averages $40K-$50K per validated claim.
Tier C — Mild hearing loss OR mild-moderate tinnitus only
$5,000 – $15,000
Documented use + measurable hearing degradation. Lower tier in matrix.
Important Notes
Total $6.01B settlement covers ~240,000 claims. Final payouts depend on claim validation by court-appointed administrator. Individual case values vary based on audiogram severity, military service records, and lifestyle impact documentation.
Not legal advice. Tier classification, eligibility verification, and final settlement amounts are determined by the MDL claims administrator and your attorney based on extensive medical, military, and exposure records. This calculator shows public matrix data only for educational reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (Claims Administrator) administrator uses a tier matrix that accounts for severity, exposure duration, and documentation strength. Within each tier, payouts vary based on individual case factors verified through medical records, military service records (where applicable), and exposure documentation.
Eligibility and deadlines: Claims registration deadline March 2024 — closed for new claims. If the registration deadline has passed, consult an attorney about any late-claim exceptions in your jurisdiction.
Mass tort settlements typically take 12-36 months from claim filing to payment. Initial offers come 6-12 months after claim validation; final payment after appeals process and lien resolution (Medicare, VA, private insurance).
Yes — initial tier classification is provisional. The claims administrator may re-tier based on additional medical evidence, expert review, or appeal. Lower-tier claimants with strong documentation sometimes move up.
Most global settlement matrices include compensatory damages only. Punitive damages may apply in cases tried individually outside the master matrix (bellwether trials). Tier amounts shown here exclude separate punitive awards.