Veterans with hearing loss or tinnitus from defective 3M Combat Arms earplugs use pre-settlement funding to bridge the wait for settlement distribution.
The 3M Combat Arms earplug MDL produced one of the largest settlements in mass tort history — over $6 billion, covering approximately 240,000 claimants. Distribution is happening in waves over multiple years.
Even with a settlement in place, individual payments often take months to reach claimants. Post-settlement funding can bridge that gap when bills can't wait.
AARC funds 3M earplug claims throughout the distribution process. Approval depends on settlement allocation and timing of distribution.
Pre-settlement funding (before the MDL settlement) is generally no longer available since the settlement is in place. Post-settlement funding bridges the gap between the qualifying determination and the check arriving in your account.
Underwriting focuses on documented military service during the relevant period, hearing loss or tinnitus diagnosis, and the status of your settlement allocation.
Call (800) 297-3834 to see what funding is available on your 3M earplug claim.
