Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2006

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and depression, finding that both conditions were incurred during active service. The eye disease claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral osteosclerosis and vertigo secondary to left ear hearing loss warrant a 10 percent initial rating each, as these conditions are already rated based on their primary service-connected disabilities. No additional ratings can be granted.

The Board has determined that the current rating decision denying service connection for vertigo should be remanded due to a failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU and his increased rating for headaches. The case is being remanded to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case on the increased rating for headaches.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed left arm, shoulder, and elbow disorder and chronic vertigo are not service-connected. The evaluation for his service-connected wrist injury is also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and confirming the location of the veteran's last audiological evaluation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo, finding no medical evidence linking his current condition to any incident in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, and he is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of a peripheral vestibular disorder that is proximately due to or aggravated by the service-connected disability of tinnitus. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection for a peripheral vestibular disorder is denied.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic lumbosacral spine disability or hearing loss in service, and the veteran's assertions regarding such were not supported by medical records. The Board denied all claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and chronic vestibulopathy. The claim for service connection for hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Meniere's disease, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus were aggravated by military service.

The veteran seeks service connection for vertigo. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the claimed vertigo and service, or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, mastoiditis, and vertigo. The duodenal ulcer is currently rated at 10%.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of nexus between these conditions and his period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the veteran's Meniere's disease is related to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus, and whether he likely has Meniere's disease.

The veteran's service-connected benign positional vertigo is manifested by dizziness and occasional staggering. The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for this condition.

The Board found no evidence of current eye or vertigo conditions and denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current 30 percent rating for vestibular disorder is the highest available under applicable diagnostic codes, and there was no evidence to warrant a higher rating.