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 disorder of the inner ear balance system that causes dizziness and balance problems. The VA rates peripheral vestibular disorders based on the severity of dizziness and staggering.
The VA rates this condition based on how much it affects your ability to work and carry out daily activities. The examiner will focus on the functional limitations your condition causes, not just the diagnosis itself.
Diagnostic code
DC 6204
Rating range
10% – 30%
Rating levels
2
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.87, DC 6204. 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 have dizziness and occasional staggering. This is the maximum schedular rating for peripheral vestibular disorders. Note: hearing impairment and tinnitus may be rated separately if also present.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Peripheral Vestibular Disorder or rated under the same body system.
Tinnitus
Bilateral Hearing Loss
Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops)
Dry Eye Syndrome
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration