Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2017

The Board denied service connection for vertigo, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and was not caused or aggravated by service-connected right maxillary sinusitis.,The claim of reopening the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma was also denied. The Board found no new and material evidence presented.

The Board finds that Meniere's disease is attributable to service and secondary to service-connected tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, granting the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted TDIU for the Veteran's chronic vertigo, finding that he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his disability. The issue of SMC remains pending and will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is service-connected and granted a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for residuals of meningitis, including headaches and dizziness, as well as his TDIU claim, have been granted. The combined rating now meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and Meniere's disease with vertigo are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran's claims of service connection for vertigo and an increased rating for hepatitis C are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing due to her request. The issues of service connection and initial ratings remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vertigo and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related to his service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board found that the appellant's current GERD is not causally related to his active service or any incident therein, and denied both claims of entitlement to service connection for GERD and a disability manifested by vertigo, headaches, and dizziness.

The Veteran's appeal regarding whether a timely substantive appeal (VA Form-9) was filed with respect to the February 2010 rating decision that denied service connection for peripheral vestibular deficit associated with his service-connected tinnitus has been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a clarification of whether the Veteran's service-connected ear disabilities caused or aggravated his vertigo/dizziness/lightheadedness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues currently on appeal, including service connection for various conditions and increased ratings. The Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and central vertigo have been denied.,Prior to June 8, 2016, the Veteran was not entitled to a higher evaluation for her vertigo. From June 8, 2016, she is now eligible for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, vertigo (dizziness), recurrent headaches due to head injuries, and hypertension. These conditions are all considered service-connected as they are deemed to have originated during his active duty.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, vertigo, recurrent headaches, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for otitis media with a perforated tympanic eardrum and hearing loss was granted, but the Board found no basis to grant a higher rating. A separate 30 percent evaluation was assigned for loss of bone associated with service-connected otitis media. The Veteran also received a 10 percent evaluation for peripheral vestibular disorder (PVD) related to her service-connected otitis media.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's vertigo to his service-connected tinnitus, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left leg disorder, left ankle disability, or chronic disability manifested by loss of balance, dizziness, and vertigo. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.