Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2004

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected basovestibular migraines were rated at 10 percent prior to January 1, 2001 and granted a rating of 30 percent effective from January 1, 2001.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo and granted it. Service connection was also granted for myofascial pain, but denied on the merits.

The veteran's diabetes and related symptoms, including headaches and dizziness, are being reviewed due to new evidence submitted by the appellant. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are service-connected.

The VA granted a higher rating of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, effective July 9, 2003.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have Meniere's disease or migraine headaches that are related to his active service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for further development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims of service connection for Meniere's syndrome and migraine headaches can be decided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including headaches, otitis media with perforated left tympanic membrane, vestibular defect, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, combine to render him unemployable.

The veteran's vertigo associated with tinnitus was not productive of dizziness and occasional staggering from June 21, 2002 to October 2, 2002. From October 3, 2002, the veteran is already in receipt of the maximum schedular evaluation for his vertigo.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the appellant's World War II service and outstanding medical records. The appellant is requested to provide additional evidence, including verification of his service with the Merchant Marines in October 1944 and post-service medical records from Dr. Erich Lindeman and Dr. John Abramson.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, vertigo, and tinnitus were denied. The effective dates of service connection for these conditions are also not established.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine if the veteran's current symptoms are related to his service-connected ear disability.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development due to inadequate examination reports, particularly regarding the appellant's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran incurred bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease due to service exposure. Service connection is granted for all three conditions.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional examinations.

The VA granted service connection for Meniere's disease with a disability evaluation of 30 percent and assigned an effective date of June 23, 1998. The veteran requested an earlier effective date, which was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease, which the veteran claimed as vertigo. The condition was found to be related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran is seeking service connection for Meniere's syndrome. However, the appeal has been remanded due to a lack of an examination by an appropriate specialist.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for separate compensable evaluations for bilateral tinnitus and service connection for vertigo also claimed as Meniere's disease, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the effective date for a 30 percent rating for labyrinthitis, with vertigo and disequilibrium, is July 8, 1999.