The Veteran's vertigo associated with Meniere's disease has been rated at 30 percent since the rating period on appeal. The Board finds that he is entitled to a higher 60 percent disability evaluation, but no higher, for his service-connected Meniere's disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences attacks of vertigo more than once a week, with tinnitus and hearing loss, which aligns with the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6205. However, there is no evidence of cerebellar gait occurring more than once a week.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1302305
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 30 percent for peripheral vestibular disorders (Meniere's disease) and unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the claims prior to a decision being made.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection and increased rating claims due to untimely Notice of Disagreement submissions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's Meniere's disease is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected hearing loss and/or tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded due to inadequate notice and the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits. The claim will be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria set forth in 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a).
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