Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals of increased ratings for vertigo and PTSD have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's vertigo is rated at 30 percent, effective August 10, 2018. The appeal for a higher rating remains pending.

The Veteran's vertigo and back disorder were not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology was not established. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's GERD is not secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability or related to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.,The Veteran's headaches were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.,The Veteran's right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, right hand disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current conditions to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's right knee disorder and left knee disorder were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current conditions to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's neck disorder was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Meniere's disease is denied as the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects his symptoms and disability level.

The Veteran's low back condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and muscle spasms are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel and peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's vertigo is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missed VA examinations. The issues of service connection for peripheral vestibular disorder, occipital neuralgia, and an acquired psychiatric disability are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and sleep apnea due to inadequate rationale in a previous VA medical opinion. The case must be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to use assistive devices and maintain independent mobility.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed sleep apnea and vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's tinnitus and vertigo are not service-connected as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or injury, and the weight of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service.,The Veteran's bilateral leg disability (claimed as shin splints) is also not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his vertigo.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to use assistive devices and maintain independent mobility.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo, neurological disorder of lower right extremity, and visual field defects as secondary to her service-connected cerebral meningioma. The claim for service connection for cardiac disorder is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vertigo claim cannot be granted as there is no confirmed diagnosis of vertigo. The respiratory, left knee, right knee, and right shoulder disability claims are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including a mood disorder, anxiety, and depression), migraine headaches with vertebrobasilar features, and hypertrophic degenerative disease of the back have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cognitive disorder and vertigo have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) and right lower extremity (RLE) have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits is remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and authorize private treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for memory loss, peripheral vestibular disorder, and migraines. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding when the Veteran's BPPV manifested and how long it had been a problem, as well as whether it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and migraine headaches due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The case will be reviewed with a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Board has determined that the January 2016 rating decision was a reconsideration of prior determinations and thus, new and material evidence is not required. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, BPPV, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.