Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6204: Peripheral Vestibular Disorders (Vertigo) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.87
- Rating range
- 10% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Hearing loss and ear conditions
The VA rates Peripheral Vestibular Disorders (Vertigo) under diagnostic code 6204 in 38 CFR § 4.87. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6204 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Occasional dizziness What raters look foroccasional dizziness |
| 30% | Dizziness and occasional staggering What raters look fordizziness; occasional staggering |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Vertigo. The Vertigo condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Vertigo appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 913 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Vertigo as the primary issue. The Vertigo condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Vertigo appeals generally rather than DC 6204 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6204?
Diagnostic code 6204 is the VA rating schedule entry for Peripheral Vestibular Disorders (Vertigo), found in 38 CFR § 4.87. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6204?
DC 6204 provides ratings of 10%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6204 require?
The 30% rating for Peripheral Vestibular Disorders (Vertigo) requires: Dizziness and occasional staggering.