The Veteran is granted a separate 10 percent rating for benign paroxysmal vertigo and his TDIU claim is also granted. His right ear otitis media with mastoidectomy remains at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's benign paroxysmal vertigo, a peripheral vestibular disorder, was found to be manifested by dizziness but not staggering, warranting a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6204. His TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Otitis Media with Mastoidectomy, Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1640150
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