Ménière's Disease and Veterans Disability

Ménière's Disease and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know

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In this video Leah discusses Ménière's disease in the context of VA disability compensation. She explains that many service members and veterans suffer from Ménière's disease, an inner ear disorder causing vertigo, dizziness, disorientation, hearing loss, tinnitus, nausea, and sweating. Symptoms can last from minutes to 24 hours and may be confused with other conditions like BPPV. Leah emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare providers for proper diagnosis. She outlines how Ménière's disease can be service-connected on a primary basis (directly during service) or secondary basis. A significant aspect is its association with acoustic noise exposure, referencing a study on post-traumatic Ménière's disease.
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@georgebanks8804 Жыл бұрын

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@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

That is awesome to hear sir. Thank you for the support and sharing info about us. Big hugs

@johnharpersberger6102 Жыл бұрын

Great information Leah! Thank-you for your videos. Vet's you can't go wrong working with Leah, She is a straight shooter and writes very professional NEXTUS letters. She is the best! Thanks again Leah!!

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback sir!! Big hugs and happy holidays

@paulmullen3336 Жыл бұрын

I was given ten percent for tinnitus. I used to be a teacher but I had to stop because I was having drop attacks and nearly passed out. This was occurring two to three times a week. So when school ended I paid to get a hearing test. I was found to have hearing loss in my left ear where the tinnitus is really loud. Then they did a test on me and they found me as having meniere's in my left ear. I worked in air freight and i worked on the flightline around C5 aircraft. I was exposed to jet fuel and aircarft engine noise. I filed with VA. They awarded me with hearing loss in the left ear. But they said my meniere's was not service-related. This even with me having my doctor writing a nexus letter and saying it was directly related to exposure to loud noises. A VA attorney has since filed for me a higher level review. Because of my conditions I can't work and I have been diagnosed with MDD which my psychiatrist also wrote a nexus letter claiming my service related conditions are a result of my military exposures. The VA gave me 50 percent for that. And I have 10 percent for tinnitus. It is disappointing and quite frankly frustrating knowing how the VA is cheating me out of what is obviously a condition of what I was exposed to working on the flightline at Travis AFB from 1981 to 1985.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to what this but am glad you have made some traction on some other disabilities. Best of luck and keep us posted sir

@jackiehenderson7584 10 ай бұрын

Yes it would be so helpful to have the noise exposure sheets

@prestigeveteranmedical 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@titaniumbowlingball4258 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Great video!!! I have been denied service connection for Meniere's. Service connected 10 % tinnitus, and 0 % for TBI (rating percentage deferred)...6 years Marine Corps Infantry amphibious AMTRAC so lots of noise exposure, small arms, explosions, heavy weapons, AMTRACS, 2 West PACS etc. Get dizzy with positional changes...especially getting onto floor...im Marines room would spin on 2 axis(es) when I was dead sober...dx Menieres 2011

@titaniumbowlingball4258 Жыл бұрын

Any document links to evidence...studies greatly appreciated

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you are struggling with this. Thank you for watching

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

@@titaniumbowlingball4258 Hey sir I do not have links to the studies but you should be able to search them by what I listed

@titaniumbowlingball4258 Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thanks I appreciate it very much! 🙂

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

@@titaniumbowlingball4258 You bet!

@danmurphy9304 12 күн бұрын

You mentioned working near generators. That's the reason I have hearing loss and Meniere's Disease. However, the MOS noise exposure chart lists my MOS as not being a loud one. Those generators were extremely loud, and usually I was at the end of an airfield. Hearing protection was sparsely available.

@prestigeveteranmedical 12 күн бұрын

I am sorry to hear this. Thank you for watching

@williamtate6621 Жыл бұрын

Hi Leah, God bless you for providing all your super helpful VA vet claims updates and videos! You have made my VA claims process much easier and smarter. I’m retired Army. I served 18 years in combat arms with missions in Africa, Central America, Europe, and the Middle East. Thus, I’ve received service-connected claims by doing what you say in your videos. But here’s my problem. Last month, the VA Benefits folks granted me a NEW service-connected 30% rating for my Meniere’s syndrome. Then, they took away my 10% Tinnitus service-connected rating because they combined the 2 conditions into only 1 combined condition at a total service-connected 30% rating. Is this normal? Uncommon? A big VA Benefits folks mistake? If you were me, how would you proceed to separate my 2 conditions so that they each get different ratings- 30% for Meniere’s syndrome and another 10% for Tinnitus? Big thanks again!

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you have found the videos helpful and thank you for your service! To be honest I would hire a VA accredited attorney. Many veterans shy away from this but they do not get paid unless you have a successful out come and it really takes the weight off of you and hopefully eliminates alot of the hassle.

@williamtate6621 Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Good tip. Keep making your fab videos! Thanks, Leah!

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

@@williamtate6621 You bet and thanks for the encouragement!

@edwardwoods5300 9 ай бұрын

Leah, are you able to go over the DBQ questions and steps for the ear conditions from the VA form ?

@prestigeveteranmedical 9 ай бұрын

Sure thing I will add this to the list

@BB-pr5fl Жыл бұрын

What will the c&p exam consist of? Will there be a hearing test? Also can you have menieres disease without hearing loss? Thanks for helping vets. I have learned so much from your videos.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you have found the content helpful! You can in fact have this disorder without hearing loss. The exam will consist of the following DBQ: www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/docs/Ear_Including_Vestibular_and_Infectious.pdf

@masterwrench4252 Жыл бұрын

Just happened to catch your video, cool, thx! But now I'm wondering if what I thought were panic attacks are actually the vertigo and related issues. Time for more research.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!! Glad you found it helpful. Please subscribe for alerts on new content we put out weekly!

@donclark3868 Жыл бұрын

Great information. I was denied for Meniere's disease. Currently, I am 10% Tinnitus and have an open claim for my hearing loss. The denial letter stated that the C&P exam found no link to service or my current disability. Also stated that Meniere's disease is less than likely due to the result of tinnitus. Then went about talking about how the cause of Meniere's disease is unknown. How can I fight this?

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

You can always hire an accredited legal representative to assist you. If you are looking for a nexus letter I would be happy to try to assist. If you would like more information please email me at leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com

@oldArmyVet 5 ай бұрын

Lawyer up, get a dbq and nexus from an outside provider then file

@dianaobe2669 9 ай бұрын

It's the sound!!! Signed by a Meniers person subject to sounds from nearby Naval Base flight noise.

@prestigeveteranmedical 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@spec46971 Жыл бұрын

I won my tinnitus claim with a HLR but they based it on the MOS I was trained for and that's fine but I never worked in my MOS I was assigned to a air defence artillery unit which I noted but they completely ignored it

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Glad to know you finally got it connected!

@darylsblindside 11 ай бұрын

My buddy, a 98G Russian linguist, was exposed to loud and repetitive radio noise doing radio intercept for several years. Is this an MOS on the list? She has tinitis and vertigo and we were wondering if the noise trauma could have caused those symptoms. Thanks.

@prestigeveteranmedical 10 ай бұрын

Yes it is listed. Best of luck to you and thank you for watching

@oldArmyVet 5 ай бұрын

I think i have this , sevre tinnitus , with hearing loss, get vertigo and dizzy all the time. Its gotten worse in the last couple years. Rated for 10 percent tinnitus. MOS 13 Bravo Artillery.

@prestigeveteranmedical 5 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this! Thank you for watching

@dawnpeavy2162 Жыл бұрын

I have this. Diagnosed by va. Treated by va. I was a heavy whee mechanic. 63s

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that sir. Thank you for watching!

@danmurphy9304 12 күн бұрын

Getting diagnosed and treated currently through the VA. They are my PCP. Do you think I should go see a private Dr. also, or will my VA Dr. be able to do the DBQ? Does it look bad on the VA Doctors if they fill it out? ...as in conflict of interest?

@chrisb6823 3 ай бұрын

Leah, I have been diagnosed with Meniere's H08.01 and Vertigo R42 from my private ENT she based the diagnose on my symptoms and exposure to loud noises while in service. She would not do a DBQ. and said the VA may do a balance test. Do you know if the VA does a balance test for the C&P exam. I am still putting my claim together when that is done I will contact you for the nexus letter.

@prestigeveteranmedical 3 ай бұрын

Hi sir that is a good question they may do some basic testing. Best of luck to you

@willieharvey9100 Жыл бұрын

I am service connected for meniere with a zero rating. I noticed the charts starts at 30 percent. I am appealing for increase because the VA didn't follow their guidelines. You have any advice?

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I would say that hiring a legal professional to give advise on the claims filling process and appeals would be wise if you are having these types of issues and questions etc

@billywyatt3720 Жыл бұрын

I have service connected hearing loss and Tinnitus, with eardrum damage! I was diagnosed with Meniere's but VA said not service connected! waiting an Appeals judge now..

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Best of luck sir please keep us posted!

@christophergilbert1620 Жыл бұрын

Did you file it as a secondary to tinnitus?

@Mitch19837 Жыл бұрын

Army veteran myself. I’m service connected with tinnitus. Started feeling dizziness, headache, nausea and alot more tinnitus for 6 months now. Doctor diagnosed me with vertigo. Filed my claim. ENT said I may have menires. However my audio test came back negative. A vertigo test my PC showed I had vertigo. ENT did the movement test and showed negative. Is that normal to have regular hearing and still have vertigo or menires? Sorry if I misspelled it, I’m new to this whole thing.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you are suffering from this. It is hard to say as each case is different. You will want to discuss these findings with your doctor or your ENT doctor

@Mitch19837 Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you so much

@Mitch19833 4 ай бұрын

Update, I was diagnosed with Ménière’s thru the VA. So I just filed my claim for it. I was diagnosed with tinnitus and hearing loss on active duty. I filed for increase for tinnitus because of Ménière (secondary). Is that the right move?

@andrewfuiten7124 10 ай бұрын

Can you claim vertigo/ menieres secondary to tinnitus? Idk how this all works, thank you soo much!

@prestigeveteranmedical 10 ай бұрын

Hi there I am not an expert on filling claims so you will want to discuss that with a legal professional. Best of luck!

@fordguyfordguy Жыл бұрын

What if you have no hearing loss but service connected tinitus? I am just now realizing the vertigo (which I have been treated for as many years as tinnitus) is compensible.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Hi sir. Hearing loss is not a requirement to show a relationship between vertigo and acoustic noise exposure. Best of luck to you and thank you for watching

@stacyherrera983 4 ай бұрын

Could I please get that list? My husband is experiencing this. If possible could you please let us know how we would go about proving this issue?

@prestigeveteranmedical 4 ай бұрын

Check it out here: drive.google.com/file/d/1XImVMlGRFt4quBudu2w1FmhBI_P98ykg/view

@tread5hundo 7 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed in service with vertigo. After separating I was seen by an ENT and she stated I was misdiagnosed and it was in fact Menieres. I filed a claim with all my info of diagnoses DBQ, episodic hearing loss. The VA denied me as not service connected and retained my 30% vertigo rating stating "no service connected hearing loss up to 8000hz"

@prestigeveteranmedical 7 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

@elmocotton3078 Жыл бұрын

During my service 1984-1987 I had been to sick call several times for ear infection and it was documented. Finally I ended up in the military hospital for three days for antibiotic IV for ears. I passed out throwing up blood from the wrong dose of antibiotics according to the clinic report and xferd to the main Army Hospital I am rated for tinninitus and 0% for Sensorineural hearing loss. I been to the ER last few years for Vertigo walking problems. A few days a month I cant drive or walk a straight line. Can this be a claim and if so direct or a secondary claim?

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Hi sir I am sorry to hear this. I would not be able to advise you on what you should or should not claim. You may want to discuss your case with a legal professional like a VSO.

@ralphchamp7533 8 ай бұрын

I'm in the same position. Mount Sinai in New York states that while there is no known cause for MD in some cases it is associated with head trauma and ear infections

@joelmerritt9594 Жыл бұрын

Do think Meniere's can be caused by tinnitus? While I didn't think I have it, I did get sent to an ENT at the VA because when my tinnitus flares up I often am his with intense vertigo at the same time. I've had tinnitus for many years, but the vertigo started 5 or 6 years ago. I recently brought it up to my neurologist, who sent me to the ENT. Now I think he was a joker and trying to get me out as quickly as possible, but the only option he offered up for the vertigo was possible Meniere's Disease and he prescribed me a diuretic. He of course did not document MD anywhere in my file, nor did he diagnose me with anything. He basically just decided to treat me for it and send me on my way. I don't feel confident in his course of action, but it has me curious if tinnitus has been known to cause MD?

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

There is literature to support a link as well as related to noise exposure

@davevincent3030 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, very informative. I recently received a 0 % rating for Peripheral Vestibular Disorder. There is no zero percent under diagnostic codes 6204 or for menierers. Please advise, I'm confused as to why they rated it that way.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

That is certainly a question I would take up with a legal professional. Are you working with a VSO or an attorney?

@davevincent3030 Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedicalYes, Georgia department of veterans services.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

@@davevincent3030 They may be able to provide you feedback on that

@willieharvey9100 4 ай бұрын

I had a similar experience, I appealed it to the board on a direct review and received 30 percent.

@jasonsmart3141 5 ай бұрын

Is there an MOS sheet that tells you what you automatically qualify for when it comes to disabilities? For example, a mechanic is always working on his knees, twisting in awkward positions and lifting heavy parts. 20 years later I still have back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain from my time in the military as a mechanic but never went on sick call even when I hurt myself on duty cause going to sick call was frowned upon so it’s not on my medical records.🤦🏿‍♂️

@prestigeveteranmedical 5 ай бұрын

Hi sir there is not a list like that I am aware of that lists any automatic qualifications. You may want to check with an attorney on this

@azthundercloud Жыл бұрын

flight line launching jets, avionics bay when systems and engines are running. ringing in ears really bad with vertigo (daily). ears feel like they are always dirty.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that sir!

@michaelcoleman8260 3 ай бұрын

Good afternoon Prestige Veterans, I have a 100% permanent and total service connected traumatic brain injury as a 0:42 result of my tbi I also have vertigo with hearing loss, tinnitus , balance loss that cause me toand saggering which occurs 3-4 days balance loss which happens three to four times a week. The VA Intake Center denied my vertigo saying it was not service related. I never had any symptoms until I had a tbi. What can I do to show the VA my vertigo is indeed service connected ?

@prestigeveteranmedical 3 ай бұрын

I am very sorry to hear this. Have you considered reaching out to a legal professional to take a look at the denial with you?

@jimmie2349 Жыл бұрын

Hello Leah, I have been watching your videos for awhile now.. Your info is awesome being you have perspective from bein X Military, X rating spec and your a Medical Guru hahaha Thank You.. 10% tinnitus 0% L ear and a plethoria of other not related SC's to equal 90%,I currently have a chronic sinusitis claim "diverted" X Navy Avionics-flight line with over 12 ear infections,URI's etc in service records,recetly had sinuplasty to grind off turbinates and polyps still on constant antibiotics, prednisone-terrible pressure headaches and yes vertigo-especially when i have fluid (most of the time) in my ears-eartube just fell out so now its worse again.. would you agree sinusitus could be a primary and Meniere's a secondary or would/could the VA possibly cry pyramiding? thank You for the time to take for Veterans.. I myself much appreciate you.. Merry Christmas

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

Hello sir I am glad you are enjoying the content. I often see Menieres related to acoustic noise exposure and it is not lumped with tinnitus for pyramiding at this time. As far as sinusitis is concerned you would need to prove your current sinusitis is related to your in service sinusitis which may be challenging if you did not have a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis then or now.

@jimmie2349 Жыл бұрын

@Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting Hi Leah, Merry Christmas! I currently have an open claim deferred recently and have a rhinitis diagnosis and a plethora of URI and Ear infections in my STRs and current diagnosis of chronic Sinusitis with a sinuplasty 2.5 years ago. I have alot of Documentation but my question is more geared to trying to tie meniere's to all this. Already 10% tinnitus and 0% L Ear I do actually have many episodes of dizziness due to Sinusitis pressure, especially after my L eartube recently fell out. I was curious if you have seen or delt with Meniers from Sinusitis. Absolutely part of the equation is property tying my current Sinusitis to my military URIs, Rhinitis and OSA in STR diagnosis. Thank you again for what you do. Your Approach is straightforward No BS.Love It

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

@@jimmie2349 Merry Christmas to you too Jimmie! That is certainly a reasonable approach especially if your ENT doc believes they are related. Keep us posted on the outcome of your sinusitis!

@JimboJones2022 4 ай бұрын

The VA said I had Central vertigo and not peripheral can I still claim this as a disability. I already have tinnitus as a service-connected disability.

@prestigeveteranmedical 4 ай бұрын

If you believe it is related to your service you can attempt to of course

@milleniumann28 Жыл бұрын

Whats crazy is ive had hearing tests while in and the techs looked at me like i was crazy afterwards. So i get out get another test same look awarded with 10% no problem no fighting. Vertigo with vomiting diagnosed but denied service connection. Headaches 30%. Insomnia diagnosed not service connected. Hearing loss diagnosed not service connected. So with all this im pretty sure i have meniere's but thats self diagnosed but if i get a doc to diagnose should i do a direct service connection or secondary to tinnitus? I hate that i clearly have all these issues but nobody says anything about root causes its like hey take this tinnitus be happy maybe go to the va get some free hearing aids!

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

@olee8431 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m currently rated 10% for tinnitus and was recently diagnosed with Ménière’s,but I was told that you can not get a nexus for Ménière’s secondary to tinnitus. Is this true?

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

That is not true. It just depends on the circumstances

@olee8431 Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Fantastic, I have already sent a message to your company, I will be waiting for a reply..

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

@@olee8431 Awesome! Thank you for the opportunity

@NJGirl321 9 ай бұрын

@@olee8431Have you filed or received a G&P exam?

@olee8431 6 ай бұрын

@@NJGirl321yes I did..

@thecomiccircuit Жыл бұрын

how do i get a copy of the noise exposure sheet?

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

If you can’t find it online I would be happy to send you a copy. Just email me at leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com

@melvinroberts9263 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been diagnosed with vertigo can I connect it to my tinnitus that I’m rated for

@lookoutnow4996 Жыл бұрын

What did they do to diagnose you? I have a slight case of Vertigo...

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

It depends on the circumstances but yes this does happen

@melvinroberts9263 Жыл бұрын

Went to my ENT

@chrisb6823 5 ай бұрын

Leah, do you complete a DBQ and nexus for meniere's i have used your service before and am staarting a claim for meniers and was wondering if that is a disability that you could do the DBQ and nexus

@prestigeveteranmedical 5 ай бұрын

No i cannot because it requires a physical exam unfortunately

@chrisb6823 5 ай бұрын

Thank You

@prestigeveteranmedical 5 ай бұрын

Sorry I just reread your question. I do assist with nexus letters for this just no DBQ

@chrisb6823 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I am in the process of getting a diagnosed for the vertigo and Menier's when i get that i will contact you with my medical information for a nexus

@chrisb6823 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I have my hearing test on 3/7 and my DR appointment on 3/19 if the findings are favorable i will contact you for the nexus @@prestigeveteranmedical

@richardhogeland8597 Жыл бұрын

was having spinning spells, muffled hearing like ears popped, felt like water in ear, saw my doctor after a month she looked at my and said nothing wrong lol va doctors are the best lol

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

@dianaobe2669 9 ай бұрын

So sorry..keep looking for Dr. with training concerning Tinnitus and Meniers disease.

@jameswilhite2329 Жыл бұрын

19A I have Meniere’s that can be extreme. But have a 10% for tinnitus.

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

I am very sorry to hear that!

@paulmullen3336 Жыл бұрын

You should go for secondary condition MDD. Get a private psychologist to test you for MDD, and then have the doc write you a nexus letter.

@Adam-om9hu 11 ай бұрын

I was in the army and just because you wernt on a flight line with jet fuel doesnt mean you wernt exposed to jet fuel. Diseal military trucks use the same fuel.

@prestigeveteranmedical 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Thanks for watching!

@MartinFields-lt3bz 7 ай бұрын

Gasoline water tank explosion to my face could not hear or see for several days well now have hearing loss tintus and vertigo,

@MartinFields-lt3bz 7 ай бұрын

Had a tbi while serving, now suffering with PTSD, messed up my quality of life, va

@prestigeveteranmedical 7 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir

@prestigeveteranmedical 7 ай бұрын

That is terrible sir I am so sorry to hear that

@MartinFields-lt3bz 6 ай бұрын

Have had all of these chronic symptoms, since 1994, and have medical records to show treatment, and I'm working with my vfw, and this condition has truly messed up my life,

@prestigeveteranmedical 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear this sir @@MartinFields-lt3bz

@spec46971 Жыл бұрын

who can I go to to diagnose me

@prestigeveteranmedical Жыл бұрын

You can see your treating doctor, an audiologist, an ENT doctor etc.

@mckenzie3129 11 ай бұрын

Make sure you insist on seeing the ENT specialist if your VA doc says its only allergies making your ears aggravated. Make an appointment with a civilian ENT specialist if you can. Second opinion.