No. Receiving a 3M earplug lawsuit payout will not impact VA disability benefits you are receiving, which are based on injury to the veteran and not income or financial need. If you are receiving VA benefits for hearing loss, payments will continue. If a large military earplug settlement or lawsuit payout is received, it may impact certain needs-based or income-based VA benefits and there may be lien obligations. However, you will still be eligible for VA coverage in the future.