The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Meniere's Disease was denied, and his TDIU claim was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the presence of cerebellar gait or ataxic gait required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6205. The Veteran’s symptoms were evaluated as tinnitus, vertigo, hearing impairment, and sweating without any indication of loss of balance.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21070044
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