Diagnostic code 6205Verified

Meniere's syndrome

VA evaluates the frequency of attacks involving hearing impairment, vertigo, and cerebellar gait, with or without tinnitus.

AuditoryMeniere diseaseendolymphatic hydrops
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Percentage levels and criteria

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100%
Official criteria
Hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring more than once weekly, with or without tinnitus
Plain-language summary

Qualifying attacks occur more than once per week.

60%
Official criteria
Hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring from one to four times a month, with or without tinnitus
Plain-language summary

Qualifying attacks occur one to four times per month.

30%
Official criteria
Hearing impairment with vertigo less than once a month, with or without tinnitus
Plain-language summary

Hearing impairment and vertigo occur less than monthly.

Source record

38 CFR § 4.87—Schedule of ratings, ear

38 CFR § 4.87, DC 6205 · Effective Jun 10, 1999 · Reviewed Jul 24, 2026

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