Eligibility Criteria.
Determination of eligibility within the **$6.01B Global Settlement** is based on clinical documentation and forensic verification of service-connected exposure.
Mandatory Settlement Pillars
Served in U.S. Military 2003-2015
Active duty or reserve training window.
Used CAEv2 (Combat Arms Earplugs)
Issued during OEF/OIF or state-side training.
Diagnosed Hearing Loss or Tinnitus
Must be documented in VA or clinical records.
Registration Deadline Check
Registration period for MDL 2885 standard claims.
Expert Clinical Factors
Documented CAEv2 issuance in Service Treatment Records (STR)
VA Disability Rating for Tinnitus (10%) or Hearing Loss
Clinical diagnosis of acoustic trauma while in service
Uses hearing aids or cochlear implants prescribed by VA
Registration Status Notice.
The primary deadline for initial MDL 2885 claim registration has passed. Most active claims are currently in the **Disbursement & Audit phase**. If you have an existing claim, ensure your audiological documentation is synchronized with current S-Class benchmarks.
Filing
Intelligence.
"Clinical records from 2024-2025 that show deterioration of hearing thresholds are critical for EPP Tier 4/5 upgrades."