Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2016

The Veteran's vertigo and dizziness are being remanded for further examination to determine their etiology, including whether they are related to his service-connected heart disability or any other diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been granted with a 10% evaluation. The appeal for service connection for vestibular disorder is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome with otitis media is rated at 100% effective from the date of the August 2002 VA examination.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, claimed as secondary to service-connected GAD and vertigo, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's CAD is granted as service connected, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss and Meniere's disease are dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for Meniere's disease prior to February 8, 2013 was granted. The Board also found that the criteria for a 100 percent rating have been met for this entire period.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

Service connection was granted for a disability manifested by shortness of breath and sleep apnea, but not for Meniere's disease. The Veteran's right knee arthritis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, which the VA examiner concluded was less likely than not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss, dizziness (vertigo), lung condition, cold weather injury residuals, and arthritis of hands, knees, feet, ankles, and hips are not related to his active service. Service connection for these conditions is therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected Meniere's disease is rated at 30 percent from April 19, 2007 to March 29, 2013. The effective date for this rating is set as of April 19, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vertigo is not related to his service or any service-connected disability, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's central vertigo is related to her active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vertigo is as likely as not due to a blast injury sustained during service, and grants service connection for this condition. The claim for an initial rating for bilateral hearing loss will be remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD and vertigo claims should be remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current conditions and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's vertigo is found to be service-connected as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and readjudication, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a supplemental VA medical opinion to determine the etiology of his reported symptoms of spatial disorientation, vertigo, and dizziness.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, leaving no issues for the Board to review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's Meniere's disease is rated at 100 percent, his gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia and dysphagia is rated at 10 percent, and his migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent. The appeals for increased evaluations have been granted.