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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.

The deciding factor: The Veteran experienced attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring two to three times per week, which is more than once weekly as required by DC 6205.

Claimed conditions
Meniere's syndrome
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
60%
Decision date
April 17, 2026
Citation
A26036264

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