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An inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo (spinning dizziness), hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. The VA rates Meniere's disease based on the frequency and severity of attacks.
The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.
Diagnostic code
DC 6205
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.87, DC 6205. 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.
Your Meniere's disease causes hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring more than once per week, with or without tinnitus, that is so severe you cannot function independently.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops) or rated under the same body system.
Tinnitus
Bilateral Hearing Loss
Dry Eye Syndrome
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration