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On the NARSUM was the Ménière’s and Migraines as well as the hernia as unfitting.

No, still undergoing MEB for Ménière’s and related migraines, hernia mesh repair before military service. For va I have been diagnosed for major depressive disorder And anxiety as well as sleep apnea.

Has anyone gotten 100% Total and Permanent without opting for Shunt Surgery? I am asking because at this stage a shunt surgery seems too risky of further complications, but I am also worried about not getting Rated as permanent.

No separate diagnosis for migraines.... that is what I wanted to write

I was diagnosed with Ménière’s and got a hold of my NARSUM. On the front page it states that I have menieres and it explains it, but underneath it states: No aperste diagnosis for Migraines-ENT believes it is related to Ménière’s. I have been treated with Topamax for Migraines, but it also...

Awesome response, you will be my SMC "go-to" person if that is OK with you

I meant to add 30% for migraines

Thanks for clarifying Sir. I guess I am looking at smc-L due to Aid & Attendance. Is SMC-S due to the 100% + combined 60% rule true? Can for instance 50% from sleep Apnea and say 30% combine to fulfill the 60% required?

Yes, I see a private ENT clinic. Maybe I can ask my PCM.

Thanks Mike. I believe my caloric test came in as normal, but the doctor stated in a separate report that my caloric test (VNG) was conclusive for menieres disease. I wonder if this will fulfill the requirement as stated on the website/ Blue Book.

Was anyone approved for SSI for Menieres or other conditions. If so, what evidence did you provide? Doctor's notes, quarters slips?

Has anyone claimed A&A? If so, was it hard to provide evidence to get it approved? Will private doctor's notes suffice?

I have been diagnosed with Ménière’s disease and will be facing a MEB soon. I was reading up on CRSC and saw that if a condition was caused or happened during an exercise that CRSC applies. Also through an instrument of war. In my case I had my first dizziness episode when I was tdy and our...

I just want to confirm that once p&t means that there is no re-evaluation of the condition because it is permanent? Can one be immediately deemed permanent during the med board?

I have Ménière’s and I have been issued a handicap parking placard because I collapsed in a parking lot and I had to crawl to my car. That was terrible. I don’t know if I can continue to drive, I have problems showering because I am dizzy and feel uncomfortable stying home by myself. I have...

Thanks Ron for always responding an caring. God bless

I have also done pressurizations that I believe have triggered the Ménière’s.

It is unclear what causes Ménière’s Disease, but many vets have connected it to service through loud noises from airplanes or other machinery. I have worked on the flight line for 8 years and was exposed to military aircraft daily. Can I claim crsc for this because an airplane is considered a...

Impulse, Thanks for the response. I have had a vng which turned out normal. The ent doc told me that this was used to rule out other conditions. He has diagnosed me with Ménière’s (probable). Probable Ménière’s, according to the international medical agreement is the same as definitive minus a...

Yes Sir! I know I should be getting 100% but I have read numerous times that the VA tries to low ball. I want to ensure I have enough firepower for an attorney if needed in my records.