The Veteran's vestibular disorder has resulted in dizziness and occasional staggering throughout the period on appeal, warranting a maximum rating of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms of dizziness and occasional staggering have been consistently reported since his military service, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 6204.
- Claimed conditions
- Vestibular disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20014032
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- Remanded (sent back)
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