The Veteran's Meniere’s syndrome and sinusitis were granted an initial 30 percent rating, but DIC based on the cause of death was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran had Meniere’s syndrome with dizziness warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 6204 for peripheral vestibular disorders. The sinusitis did not meet criteria for a compensable rating as there were no incapacitating episodes of sinusitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere’s syndrome, Sinusitis with sinus headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18155681
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for Meniere’s syndrome, balance disorder, and/or acoustic neuroma is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
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