a one-year history of fluctuating hearing loss with associated tinnitus and fullness. The tinnitus is nopulsatile in nature. She also complains of occasional left ear popping.... It is very characteristic for Meniere's, lasting ten minutes or so approximately three times a week with true vertigo sensation, lightheadedness and nausea.


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Right Ear:  Tympanic membrane and external auditory
            canal are clear; auricle normal.
Left Ear:   Tympanic membrane and external auditory
            canal are clear; auricle normal.
Nose:       External nose normal; nasal airway clear.
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Balance Tests:  Fudka:             NoMay 21, 2004, the plaintiff underwent a psychological examination by Dr. Janette S. Caputo. In her notes, Dr. Caputo recorded the plaintiff's daily activities. According to Dr. Caputo's records, the plaintiff wakes at seven, makes lunch for her son, and supervises her children as they prepare for school. Her husband takes the children to school, and the plaintiff lets the dogs out. She eats a light breakfast and lies on the couch until 2:00 p.m. The plaintiff generally attempted one chore such as a load of laundry or sweeping the floor. The plaintiff picked up her children at 4:30 p.m., but had to lie down when she got home. She drew a bath for her son at 7:30 after dinner prepared by her husband. *602 Thereafter, she returned