The Veteran's initial claim for Meniere's syndrome was granted with a 60 percent rating from October 1, 2015 to February 29, 2021. From February 30, 2021 to July 23, 2023, the Veteran received a 100 percent rating for Meniere's syndrome with tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss and otitis media.,The Board also granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance from February 30, 2021.
The deciding factor: The March 2016, March 2022, and April 2023 VA examination reports provided detailed descriptions of the Veteran's symptoms and their impact on his daily life. The examinations supported a higher rating for Meniere's syndrome based on the frequency and severity of attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23064160
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Meniere's syndrome, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, and left ankle disability due to a duty-to-assist error in failing to provide VA examinations. The Veteran is presumed to have incurred these disabilities during service.
- Granted
The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome was granted a 100% rating effective March 21, 2024. This decision is based on the appeal of his previous claim for a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's inner ear symptoms are related to service or any other condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome is rated at 100% disabling, and he has other disabilities rated at 60% or more. Therefore, the Board granted entitlement to a total rating for his Meniere's syndrome with tinnitus.
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