High-fidelity valuation for Veterans Hearing Loss & Tinnitus. Analyze your EPP Tier placement using official MDL 2885 protocols and forensic clinical benchmarks.
Global Settlement
$6.01B
MDL 2885 Total
Participation Rate
Over 99%
EPP Enrollment
Avg Tier Payout
$77,000
2026 Estimate
Current Status
Funds Disbursing
Verified Claims
The 3M Earplug settlement is structured around the **Elective Payment Program (EPP)**, which classifies claimants into defined levels based on the decibel (dB) threshold of their hearing loss and the presence of tinnitus.
In 2026, the S-Class auditor accounts for the **Expert Delta**—the difference between the EPP base offer and the potential litigation value of your individual case, especially for those in high-severity brackets.
"99% of claimants are now being processed through the EPP fixed-payment tiers. Level 5 cases are prioritized for disbursement."
Tinnitus only, minimal documentation
Documented tinnitus + slight hearing loss
Moderate hearing loss (Level 3 Tier)
Significant hearing loss/High dB threshold
Profound bilateral hearing loss
Max severity EIF case
Forensic documentation of audiology thresholds often unlocks higher tier placement or EIF eligibility.
3M MDL Forensic Framework
Analysis of dB threshold shifts and speech discrimination scores compared to military induction benchmarks.
Synchronization with MDL 2885 Elective Payment Program (EPP) Tier classifications and eligibility gates.
Forensic verification of CAEv2 issuance, combat environment decibel levels (HE), and duration of active use.
The EPP is an expedited payment pathway in the 3M settlement designed for over 99% of claimants. It provides fixed amounts (Tiers 1-5) ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 based on injury severity and documentation levels.
Our S-Class engine syncs your clinical hearing loss (measured in dB) with the MDL 2885 EPP Tier Matrix. It applies 'Expert Delta' multipliers for combat exposure, hearing aid necessity, and medical documentation quality.
The EIF (Extraordinary Injury Fund) is reserved for claimants with catastrophic hearing loss, such as total deafness or cases requiring major surgical intervention. These payouts can exceed $250,000.
Claimants represented by counsel generally see higher EPP placements and have the forensic ability to appeal 'deferred' status or incorrect tier assignments, often resulting in a 3.5x higher net outcome compared to initial pro-se offers.
Access the S-Class EPP Classification Logic. Estimate your disbursement tier based on forensic 2026 hearing loss data.
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