So I got copies of my DBQs that were preformed by QTC. I am absolutely dumbfounded by an ENT's response relating to my diagnosis of Meniere's Disease. I was previously diagnosed over 2 years ago with Meniere's and have been taking two different types of medications to help with vertigo and dizziness. Meniere's is one of the conditions I am being boarded for right now. After getting a copy of my DBQ (Ear Conditions including Infectious and Conditions), the QTC ENT annotated in Block 1A: "Does the Veteran now have or has he or she ever been diagnosed with an ear or peripheral vestibular condition?" [Yes]. In Block 1B: [Other: dizziness and giddiness", date of diagnosis: 8/17.
No where on here did he selecte "Meniere's syndrome" or "peripheral vestibular disorder", nor any other option besides the aforementioned in earlier paragraph. In Block 3, "Does the veteran have any of the following findings, signs, or symptoms attributable to Meniere's Syndrome, a Peripherial Vestibular Condition or another diagnosed condition from Section 1?" [Yes] - Hearing impairment with vertigo, more than once weekly, [1-24 hours]. He also checked [Tinnitus] More than once weekly and frequency [1-24 hours]. In Block 6C, he indicated [Other] - Tympanosclerosis. Block 6D: Unsteady, describe: "Wobbly". Block 6F: [Abnormal] - "Nystagmus".
- - From here, it gets odd, based on his comments above - - 10. "Do any of the veteran's ear or peripheral vestibular conditions, impact his or her ability to work?" [Unable to decide until the patient has further testing an (sic) VNG is needed.] Finally, in Block 11, [Remarks], he indicated the following verbiage: "The hearing test are (sic) not consistent with Meniere's Disease. For the claimant's condition of Meniere's (MEB referred condition), there is no diagnosis because there is no pathology to render a diagnosis. For the claimant's claimed condition of vertigo, the diagnosis is already noted in the diagnosis section. Unfortunately the patient's complaints of dizziness or vertigo is totally subjective. Without testing, I am unable to provide a different diagnosis at this time. Patient needs a VNG to rule in or out a vertigo complaint and or diagnosis."
My question is what the heck happened between the questionnaire and his "Remarks" and I've been being treated for Meniere's for over 2 years from my earlier ENT. For rating purposes, I am reading this an a possible, big fat 0 rating! Can someone please help elaborate?
Thank you!
No where on here did he selecte "Meniere's syndrome" or "peripheral vestibular disorder", nor any other option besides the aforementioned in earlier paragraph. In Block 3, "Does the veteran have any of the following findings, signs, or symptoms attributable to Meniere's Syndrome, a Peripherial Vestibular Condition or another diagnosed condition from Section 1?" [Yes] - Hearing impairment with vertigo, more than once weekly, [1-24 hours]. He also checked [Tinnitus] More than once weekly and frequency [1-24 hours]. In Block 6C, he indicated [Other] - Tympanosclerosis. Block 6D: Unsteady, describe: "Wobbly". Block 6F: [Abnormal] - "Nystagmus".
- - From here, it gets odd, based on his comments above - - 10. "Do any of the veteran's ear or peripheral vestibular conditions, impact his or her ability to work?" [Unable to decide until the patient has further testing an (sic) VNG is needed.] Finally, in Block 11, [Remarks], he indicated the following verbiage: "The hearing test are (sic) not consistent with Meniere's Disease. For the claimant's condition of Meniere's (MEB referred condition), there is no diagnosis because there is no pathology to render a diagnosis. For the claimant's claimed condition of vertigo, the diagnosis is already noted in the diagnosis section. Unfortunately the patient's complaints of dizziness or vertigo is totally subjective. Without testing, I am unable to provide a different diagnosis at this time. Patient needs a VNG to rule in or out a vertigo complaint and or diagnosis."
My question is what the heck happened between the questionnaire and his "Remarks" and I've been being treated for Meniere's for over 2 years from my earlier ENT. For rating purposes, I am reading this an a possible, big fat 0 rating! Can someone please help elaborate?
Thank you!