MENIERE'S DISEASE HELP (To Jason and others who can assist)
Okay, need some assistance with possible rating or what we're looking at considering current diagnosis. Here is a quick synopsis of my situation and appreciate your help Jason and/or anyone else with experience with these specific conditions and/or ratings given by the US Air Force.
Currently approved retirement for late Oct, will be on Terminal by late June, will submit VA Disability claim 1 May.
In my military records or diagnosed by referred docs, via military:
1.
Sleep Apnea. Been on CPAP issued by military since 2007, had multiple sleep studies since to continue to keep me on it. Honestly, can't live without this device. Saved my life!
2.
Diabetes Type 2: Dignosed in 2007, been on oral meds (Metformin) since 2007
3.
High Cholesterol: On Zocor since 2007
4.
Torn Patellar Tendon Repair (Surgery) in 2007: Been seen since for Chronic pain and been reporting constant numbness of right thigh. Doc says its from surgery. MRI shows arthritis or one of the "itis" forms causing issues.
5.
Left arm, partial torn rotator cuff: Been thru injections and Physical Therapy sessions, docs. Nothing left for them to do. Still very painful, some range of motion issues and mostly being able to pick things up and reach back or twist arm is impossible. Shoulder also is confirmed by MRI showing arthritis and they mentioned going in and shaving down but unsure if I want that.
6.
Vertigo attack (first one) back in 2007. Since 2010, been seen at an Ear Institute (referred out by military) and confirmed Diagnosis of Vestibular Disorder and vertigo attacks with inbalance at least 2x a week, with nausea, tinitus
7. Meniere's Disease: This week, after many tests and new meds to relieve the symptoms of hearing loss and pressure, ringing of one ear, Doc concluded in his written Diagnosis and wrote the following dianosis: "
Likely Meniere's AD",
Migraines (notated 2-3 per month over several months, Tinitus". Audiogram demonstrated increased low-frequency hearing loss in right ear. I was given Aldactone to help with symptoms. He notated I still have 2 vertigo episodes per week and experiencing recurring Migraines.
For #7, I don't know what to make of the "
Likely Meniere's AD". The Migraines are so dibilitating I have to sleep it off for hours and although I've always been sensitive to light, when Migraines hit me it is unbearable!
Thanks for taking the time to read and hope that some of you may have some insight. I want to make sure I can get what I am supposed to because who knows when some of these conditions may render me unable to hold down a regular job. Right now I can continue to work but I can see how it may become difficult. Thanks again.