Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and a peripheral vestibular disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a peripheral vestibular condition and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids, as well as the issue of TDIU prior to December 28, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for lumbar spine stenosis was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for cervical spine stenosis and degenerative disc disease were granted, but his claim for vertigo was denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence that he requires such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorders, also claimed as balance condition, are not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has decided that a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's vestibular vertigo is related to his service or secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Meniere’s disease, Peripheral Vestibular Disorder with Transient Hearing Impairment from Meniere’s disease, and Tinnitus are all denied. The highest rating of 30 percent is assigned for each condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo, finding no current diagnosis and concluding that it is not related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine vertigo disorder has manifested in headaches with prostrating attacks, at the very least, occurring on an average once a month since September 1, 2009. The Board granted a separate 30 percent rating for migraine headaches effective September 1, 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors, and requires an additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current vertigo is caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, paroxysmal positional vertigo, and skin rash due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere's syndrome and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disorder and vertigo have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability that is subject to service connection, or any link between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for abscess liver, vertigo, bronchitis, persistent rash, immune disorder, breast lump, left foot pain, right foot pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, joint pains, and muscle pain are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding Gulf War exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations related to his hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction disorder, right ear hearing loss, and residuals of a right thumb fracture due to additional development being required.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether syncope is aggravated by service-connected disabilities, and for obtaining VA treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and vertigo.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to her military service.

The Veteran's dermatitis of the right wrist and forearm is granted a 10 percent disability evaluation, effective from April 8, 2009. The Veteran's vertigo remains at a 10 percent disability evaluation.