Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for vertigo, with cerebellar gait is denied.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for vertigo, with cerebellar gait prior to January 20, 2015, is denied.,The earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 prior to January 20, 2015 is remanded.,The earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 prior to January 20, 2015 is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions, including vertigo and skin issues. The appeals for PTSD, heart condition, and skin condition are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for Meniere's disease and did not address the claim for an earlier effective date for esophageal stricture.

The Veteran's right knee disability is related to his service, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.,His Raynaud's phenomenon and vertigo are also related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current vertigo and obstructive sleep apnea to his military service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his requests for service connection and other benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and additional evidence is needed to determine if he requires aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. The claim for vertigo, claimed as secondary to hearing loss and tinnitus, is remanded.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis and vertigo have been granted initial disability ratings of 10% and 30%, respectively, effective October 4, 2010. The rating for vertigo was increased to 30% from November 28, 2016.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding insufficient evidence to support exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC higher than (m) plus (k) was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under section 1114(o). The Veteran has more than one disability rated at 100 percent, but does not have two or more separate and distinct disabilities that would qualify him for SMC rates listed in subsections (l) through (n).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere's disease, spondylosis of the cervical spine, right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left CTS, a right foot disorder, and right ankle tenosynovitis and tendinopathy were all denied as they are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. High cholesterol is not a compensable disability for VA purposes. The Veteran's Meniere’s syndrome, characterized by severe vertigo occurring more than once weekly, is granted a 100% rating.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, back disability, and vertigo due to the lack of current disabilities.,There is no evidence of any current disabilities related to the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining claims, including service connection for various conditions, are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a low back disability and TMJ was reopened, with the new evidence showing diagnoses of low back pain and TMJ. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it is at least as likely as not due to her service-connected vertigo.,The Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine has been granted a 30% disability rating, which is the maximum schedular rating available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo with dizziness has been dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent effective April 29, 2018.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition, back condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition are all pending and need further evaluation by a VA medical professional.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, vertigo, and hypertension. The decision is based on a finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's migraines and vertigo are granted as service-connected.,Effective dates for the grants of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease are denied.,Service connection is granted for a left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder. Effective dates for these conditions are not granted as the Veteran did not file claims prior to July 7, 2014.,The Veteran's hypertension, anxiety, and depression are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo was denied, and his nonservice-connected pension benefits were also denied. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded.,There are no specific ratings or effective dates provided in the decision.