Meniere's syndrome (DC 6205) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6205 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Ear |
| Also Known As | Meniere's, Meniere's syndrome, Meniere disease, vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, ear fullness, dizziness, deaf, deafness, hard of hearing |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
10%
Most Common Rating
75.0%
of Vets Get This
80.0%
Approval Rate
#2
Most Claimed
Hearing loss is the #2 most claimed condition. Most veterans receive 0-10%. Your rating is determined by audiogram test scores, not how much trouble you have hearing in daily life.
Pro Tip: Request a hearing test at your nearest VA audiology clinic. Bring documentation of noise exposure (flight line, artillery, engine rooms). Even a 0% rating establishes service connection for future increases.
Next Steps for This Condition
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 |
Conditions Secondary to This
4 linksGeneralized anxiety disorder
9400
Fear of vertigo episodes causes persistent anxiety
Major depressive disorder
9434
Unpredictable vertigo attacks severely impact quality of life
Tinnitus, recurrent
6260
Tinnitus is a hallmark symptom that can worsen independently
Migraine
8100
Vestibular migraines and Meniere's frequently overlap
This May Be Secondary To
1 linksTinnitus, recurrent
DC 6260
Tinnitus can be an early symptom of or co-occur with Meniere's disease.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.