Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's currently demonstrated vertigo is neither causally related to his active service nor to a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically his coronary artery disease and PTSD, are not the primary cause of his vertigo. However, it is reasonably shown that the Veteran's current disability manifested by vertigo is caused by medication he takes for these service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected major depressive disorder was denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a grant of the benefit sought.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, an eye disorder, a disability manifested by chest pains, and low back disability. The Veteran's vertigo was not found to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a third hearing before a Board member who will ultimately decide his case.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and increased the rating for the Veteran's left ankle disability to 40 percent. The claim for increased ratings for his wrist disability was denied.