Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a balance disorder of unknown etiology was granted with an effective date of March 28, 1979. The other issues were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and sleep apnea have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, nor any causal relationship to service.,The Board found that the Veteran's vertigo did not start in service or due to his service-connected PTSD medications. The sleep apnea claim was also denied.

The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Readjudication of the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis in both hips and vertigo are warranted.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any vertigo/dizziness, as well as whether it is related to service-connected hearing loss and/or tinnitus.

The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is granted. Service connection for thyroid, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic renal disease, erectile dysfunction, vertigo, and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder, claimed as vertigo, is proximately caused by or aggravated by his service-connected headache disability. The effective date of special monthly compensation for anatomical loss of one eye remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and Meniere's syndrome, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to withdraw his claims for service connection for TMJ and vertigo. The Board also found that the Veteran's thoracolumbar strain is service-connected, as are his acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all issues on appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vestibular disability, claiming as vertigo, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or any other etiology.

The Veteran's vertigo and bladder disorder to include frequent urination are granted as related to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's lower back pain, body aches, left arm joint aches, right arm joint aches, left knee joint aches, high blood pressure, removal of uterus and right ovary to include bleeding cysts and hot flashes, and migraines are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, nor does she qualify for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a closed head injury, a peripheral vestibular condition, and a headache disability. The gastrointestinal disability claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral vestibular disorder, anal stenosis with skin tags, mood disorder, and residuals of nasal septal perforation with scar have been granted. The effective dates are set at the earliest date each claim was received.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his low back disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether earlier records support a diagnosis of vestibular disequilibrium, which could affect the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation prior to March 25, 2010.

The Veteran's vertigo is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but not more. The right foot fracture issue is remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's vestibular disorder and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for vertigo and dizzy spells is granted, but the appeal is remanded to determine if any diagnosed condition was caused or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's vertigo is caused or aggravated by his service-connected hearing loss and/or tinnitus.