Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2019

The Veteran was granted an effective date of May 10, 2017 for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia. However, his claim for a higher rating for peripheral vestibular disorder remains pending and is being remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran submitted an intent to file a claim on May 10, 2017, but did not submit a complete application until April 9, 2018. The effective date of his service connection for fibromyalgia was granted based on this submission.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for vertigo, to include secondary to service-connected hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Meniere's disease, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the March 2007 rating decision. The evidence did not show a causal connection between his military service and his current condition.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for PTSD, hypertension and tinnitus, high cholesterol, bilateral eye disability, erectile dysfunction, residuals of a back injury, vertigo, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss. The effective dates for the awards have not been determined.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current work environment may exacerbate his PTSD symptoms and make it unsuitable for him to continue in his current occupation. The Veteran also underwent a new VA examination which noted changes in his PTSD symptomatology, including increased irritability and anger outbursts. Therefore, the case is being remanded to allow for a vocational rehabilitation assessment that considers all of the evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sinusitis due to inadequate examination and other issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an imbalance disorder is reopened, but the issue of secondary service connection for residuals of 7th nerve paralysis, left side remains remanded due to need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for vertigo, right ear hearing loss, and left knee disorder. The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was not addressed as it is related to a non-service-connected condition (left ear). Service connection for right knee disorder remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo to obtain additional evidence from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder including Meniere’s syndrome is rated at 100 percent, granting a higher disability rating. The issue of entitlement to total disability rating due to individual unemployment (TDIU) is denied as moot.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus caused or contributed to his vertigo, Meniere's disease, and other balance issues.

The Veteran's balance disorder, including vertigo, dizziness and Meniere's syndrome is related to service. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than June 30, 2015, for service connection were denied. The appeals for the remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient nexus opinions and a need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's vertigo is related to service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, upper respiratory disorder (including sinusitis, allergies, and rhinitis), headaches as secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and vertigo as secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence or incomplete examinations.

The claim for an increased rating for hearing loss has been withdrawn.,The claim for service connection for Meniere's disease has been reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than April 28, 2010 for the grant of service connection for Meniere's disease was denied. The claim for a higher evaluation for Meniere's disease disability with hearing loss and tinnitus prior to December 9, 2013 was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and Meniere’s syndrome were denied. The claim for an increased rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD prior to June 1, 2015 was denied, but a 70% rating was granted from that date onward.

Your claim for service connection for peripheral vertigo has been resolved and you are now receiving benefits. The appeal is dismissed as the issue is moot.