Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination or opinion to determine if the Veteran's vertigo was aggravated by her service-connected left ear hearing loss, left ear tympanic membrane perforation, or any other service-connected disability.

The Veteran's major depression with PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective October 16, 2010. His vertigo is rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that the service-connected disabilities effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment and grants a TDIU.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's service dates and determine the significance of his dual status in the USAFR. The claims for sinusitis, ear disorder (Meniere's syndrome), and acquired psychiatric disorder will be remanded for additional examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities; Meniere's disease; and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's Meniere's disease, which includes bilateral hearing loss, vertigo attacks more than once a week, and tinnitus, has been granted a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and Meniere's syndrome are still pending.

The Veteran's vertigo is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service. The issue will be reconsidered after the examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death while the case was in appellate status at the Court.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death while the case was in appellate status at the Court.

The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome is rated at 100 percent from January 17, 2008.,SMC based on a service-connected disability rated as total and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more has been granted from January 17, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling an ENT specialist examination to address the extent of his ear-related disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fainting spells/seizures had an onset during service and is granted service connection. The claim for vertigo remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case to allow the Veteran to provide testimony at a hearing before the Board, and for any other necessary development.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 19, 2014 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter for vertigo.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis with associated episodic vertigo, but denied service connection for cerebellar ataxia. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability and vertigo are not related to his military service. The Veteran's vertigo was not caused, or aggravated by, his service connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo/inner ear disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, hypertension, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea is denied as there is no post-service diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and vertigo are proximately due to her service-connected tinnitus.