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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- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for Meniere's syndrome based on the Veteran's symptoms of dizziness and staggering.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of Meniere's syndrome and DEA benefits, as there was no evidence of the condition or its symptoms prior to February 13, 2012.
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