Peripheral vestibular disorders (DC 6204) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6204 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Ear |
| Also Known As | Peripheral vestibular disorders, vertigo, dizziness, dizzy, spinning, balance problems, Meniere disease, vestibular |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Dizziness and occasional staggering |
| 10% | Occasional dizziness |
Conditions Secondary to This
3 linksGeneralized anxiety disorder
9400
Chronic vertigo and balance disorders cause severe anxiety through fear of falling, inability to drive, and unpredictable episodes.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Persistent dizziness and balance problems cause depression through activity restrictions, employment impact, and social isolation.
Migraine
8100
Vestibular disorders frequently co-occur with and trigger migraine headaches (vestibular migraine).
This May Be Secondary To
No upstream secondary-condition mappings point to this diagnostic code yet.
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