Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2019

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for service connection awards, but the Board finds that no earlier effective dates are warranted.,The Veteran also seeks a higher rating for his TBI. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development of this issue.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding all listed issues, including the rating for migraine headaches and other conditions. The Board dismissed these appeals due to the withdrawal.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his timely substantive appeal (Form 9) was not received by VA, and he did not provide clear evidence that regular, proper VA mailing procedures were not followed.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's vertigo and his service-connected disabilities, specifically bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to August 19, 2011, for vertigo is denied. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder (claimed as loss of sight), including secondary to service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current vestibular disorder is related to a head injury sustained during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and an increased rating for a left ankle disability. The Veteran is required to submit statements of the case (SOC) for some claims and must be given an opportunity to perfect his appeal.

The appeal of the denial of a higher initial rating for tinnitus is dismissed. The claims for TDIU and hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing audiometric results and clarification of testing methods. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being evaluated for a compensable disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) as it was not shown to be etiologically related to his service or to have been caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) should be remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and a need for another opinion.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a vestibular disorder (claimed as vertigo) is being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether his functional impairment related to dizziness, head pressure, nausea, or other symptoms are caused by his service-connected left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation was granted, but the claims for right shoulder disability, vertigo, loss of sense of smell, and loss of sense of taste were all denied. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere’s Syndrome and tinnitus disability, but denied these claims on their merits.,Service connection was not granted for a neck injury or TBI as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran is granted service connection for osteopenia and hypertension, both considered secondary to his PTSD with alcohol abuse.,Service connection for vertigo remains pending as the Board has ordered a remand.

The Veteran's service-connected benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is granted a 30% rating effective May 20, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral knee condition and vertigo due to duty-to-assist errors, including missing STRs and incomplete verification of active duty training periods. The Veteran will need VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for pituitary stalk enhancement and left peripheral vestibular dysfunction due to unclear diagnoses and lack of conclusive pathophysiology or etiology.

The Veteran's foot disorder, sinus condition, and vertigo are related to his military service. The Board has remanded these issues for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted, but without verification of his duty status on June 23, 1971. The Veteran is asked to provide information about any treatment he received after the incident and all periods of active duty.