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Diagnostic Code 6205: Meniere's syndrome (endolymphatic hydrops)
Ear and Other Sense Organs · 38 CFR §4.87 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring more than once weekly, with or without tinnitus | 100% |
| Hearing impairment with attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring from one to four times a month, with or without tinnitus | 60% |
| Hearing impairment with vertigo less than once a month, with or without tinnitus | 30% |
| Note: Evaluate Meniere's syndrome either under these criteria or by separately evaluating vertigo (as a peripheral vestibular disorder), hearing impairment, and tinnitus, whichever method results in a higher overall evaluation. But do not combine an evaluation for hearing impairment, tinnitus, or vertigo with an evaluation under diagnostic code 6205. | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.87, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.