Disease, Meniere's
Disease, Meniere's is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6205 in the Ears category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring more than once weekly, with or without tinnitus |
| 60% | Hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring from one to four times a month, with or without tinnitus |
| 30% | Hearing impairment with vertigo less than once a month, with or without tinnitus |
Important Notes
Triad of symptoms: hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo (dizziness). Rating based on frequency of vertigo attacks. Cerebellar gait = unsteady, staggering walk.
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