Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2017

The Veteran's vertigo was diagnosed during his active duty service and is considered to have been incurred therein. The Board found that the evidence supports a finding of service connection for vertigo.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disability manifested by vertigo, including Meniere's syndrome and labyrinthitis, is presumed to have developed during service. The Board finds that it is at least as likely as not that the disability was present in service and continues since shortly after service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected, and he is eligible for TDIU benefits beginning May 2012. His diabetes mellitus II and PTSD are also service-connected, but do not meet the threshold requirements for TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine, headaches, muscle spasms, and vertigo are related to his service-connected TMJ disability.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The case is now pending and will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including on a secondary basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's condition characterized by vertigo, dizziness, and lightheadedness did not manifest during service or as a result of any service-connected disability. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's vertigo and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied these claims. The stomach disability claim is pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right and left ear hearing loss, hypertension, infertility, insomnia, vertigo, and migraines. The decision found that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vertigo is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection. The issue of hypertension was remanded but no decision has been made yet.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for Meniere's disease, which the VA has not yet determined to be related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is being remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for a disability increase and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination. The Veteran reports more frequent dizziness than previously reported.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a hearing, and providing an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and benign positional vertigo.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI residuals do not warrant a higher initial rating than 10 percent from October 23, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right vestibular hypofunction has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's conductive hearing loss in the left ear, status post-mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty with ear reconstruction and placement of prosthetic bone is rated at zero percent. A separate 10 percent rating for vertigo/dizziness associated with his service-connected hearing loss in the left ear has been granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal regarding the claims for service connection for Meniere's disease and obesity, leaving their VA disability as is.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's Meniere's disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are not related to service.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Meniere's syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.