The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 60 percent for Meniere's syndrome and a zero percent rating for the right little finger disorder. The veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot, ankle disorder is remanded to the RO.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the veteran's Meniere's syndrome manifested in attacks occurring one to four times per month, which more nearly approximated the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6205. The right little finger disorder was rated as zero percent disabling due to its ankylosis and limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's syndrome, Right little finger disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2004
- Citation
- 0417685
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Meniere's syndrome, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, and left ankle disability due to a duty-to-assist error in failing to provide VA examinations. The Veteran is presumed to have incurred these disabilities during service.
- Granted
The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome was granted a 100% rating effective March 21, 2024. This decision is based on the appeal of his previous claim for a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's inner ear symptoms are related to service or any other condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome is rated at 100% disabling, and he has other disabilities rated at 60% or more. Therefore, the Board granted entitlement to a total rating for his Meniere's syndrome with tinnitus.
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