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Thanks for the info! I am already service connected for Meniere's Disease at 30% so this is an increase to a higher percent. I had new evidence supporting only half of what was needed to win the appeal and overlooked evidence of problems with gait. (It is confusing to know everything the VA needs). When I received the initial SOC it stated 5 times at the end of the doc that I had no evidence of cerebellar gait, so I went back to two specialists and performed gait testing where both agreed and documented that my gait was indeed affected. I had both doctors put word for word the exact reason for denial that was listed on the SOC. My DAV rep knew a DRO and called her to the office where I got to explain the denial and gave her the new evidence. So it's been a week and I am waiting for a re-look. In my opinion, I have everything needed to win, but I don't count on anything until its official.

Thanks for the info! I am already service connected for Meniere's Disease at 30% so this is an increase to a higher percent. I had new evidence supporting only half of what was needed to win the appeal and overlooked evidence of problems with gait. (It is confusing to know everything the VA needs). When I received the initial SOC it stated 5 times at the end of the doc that I had no evidence of cerebellar gait, so I went back to two specialists and performed gait testing where both agreed and documented that my gait was indeed affected. I had both doctors put word for word the exact reason for denial that was listed on the SOC. My DAV rep knew a DRO and called her to the office where I got to explain the denial and gave her the new evidence. So it's been a week and I am waiting for a re-look. In my opinion, I have everything needed to win, but I don't count on anything until its official.

I completed a C&P last week for Menieres disease. The ENT doc asked why am I here? He knows damn well I am there for an increase because the RO paperwork states it. I was already rated/service connected at 30% for menieres a year ago and am trying to get "fairly" rated at a higher % due to symptoms that warrant this.
This docs next statement was that Menieres should not be service connected and he was going to request in his opinion that I should be re-rated at 0%.
After explaining the symptoms and him performing his tests he stated that I may have the disease. My private doc even wrote a statement that I am being treated for it to include medications.
These C&P evaluators need to stick to determining if the symptoms or prognosis warrant an increase due to the regulations set forth by the VA disability bible.

Thanks Buck,

No, I'm not in voc rehab. I'm currently 70% for menieres and sleep apnea/ planter fasciitis. I'm hoping they allow me to have a C&P exam so I can see a VA ENT specialist so I can get a possible higher rating. If Meneieres episodes are happening more than once a week with vertigo, the rating is 100% and that is my dilemma now. Hopeful to hear something soon.