The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome is manifested by recurrent tinnitus, attacks of vertigo occurring more than once weekly, and left ear hearing loss. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6205 due to lack of evidence of cerebellar gait. If evaluated separately, the Veteran's symptoms are rated as follows: tinnitus (10%), left ear hearing loss (noncompensable), and vertigo (30%).
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s Meniere's syndrome is manifested by recurrent tinnitus, attacks of vertigo occurring more than once weekly, and left ear hearing loss. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6205 due to lack of evidence of cerebellar gait.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0913528
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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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