A 100% schedular rating for Meniere's Disease under DC 6205 does not automatically confer Permanent and Total (P&T) status; these are separate determinations. Your P&T or "static" status depends on VA's prognosis of future improvement. Per **38 CFR 3.327(a)**, reexaminations are not scheduled when a condition is "static," without material improvement for 5+ years, or when the disability is permanent with no likelihood of improvement. For Meniere's, the high 100% criteria (weekly incapacitating attacks) often indicates a severe, chronic condition, which can support a static finding. Relevant case law like *Buchanan v. Nicholson* emphasizes that ratings must reflect a veteran's average symptom severity, and *DeLuca v. Brown* allows consideration of functional impairment during flare-ups. Your actionable next step is to review your code sheet from your Rating Decision (or request it via a Privacy Act request) to see if it denotes "Future Exam Not Required" or "Static." If it schedules a future exam, you can proactively build a case for P&T by submitting a statement from your ENT or audiologist opining that your condition is permanent and unlikely to improve, citing the chronicity and severity documented in your treatment records. You may also file a claim for P&T status, but often the VA will make this determination on its own during a future review cycle if the evidence warrants it.
*This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice.*
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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