Meniere’s Disease
Are you a veteran who is suffering from an inner ear disorder or have a diagnosis of Meniere’s disease related to your time in service? Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear disability that may result in hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. It can occur in one or both ears. While the exact cause of Meniere’s disease in not known, common causes may include viral infection, improper fluid drainage in the ear, abnormal immune response or a genetic predisposition. In order to be successful in a VA claim for direct service connection for Meniere’s Disease, a veteran must satisfy the following elements: (1) A current diagnosed disability that the veteran is currently seeking treatment. (2) An in-service injury, illness or event that may have caused the disability; and (3) A medical nexus statement that links the in-service injury, illness, or event. Typically, nexus statements are med...