The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for Môniére's syndrome and major depressive disorder, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's symptoms of tinnitus and vertigo were episodic and mild, with no objective findings supporting the diagnosis of vestibular disequilibrium. His hearing loss was also minimal, with average puretone thresholds within normal limits in both ears.
- Claimed conditions
- Môniére's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2005
- Citation
- 0522012
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Granted
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