Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
A noncancerous tumor that grows on the nerve connecting the ear to the brain, causing hearing loss, ringing in the ear, and balance problems. Rated 100% during active treatment, then based on residual effects.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 6207
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.87, DC 6207. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
You are currently undergoing active treatment for your acoustic neuroma, including surgery, radiation (gamma knife or stereotactic), or other therapeutic procedures.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) or rated under the same body system.
Tinnitus
Bilateral Hearing Loss
Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops)
Dry Eye Syndrome
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Diabetic Retinopathy