Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent rating for PTSD with stimulant use disorder and alcohol use disorder, including TBI with vertigo is granted. The claim for a separate compensable rating for TBI is denied.

The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome is granted a higher initial 100 percent rating, effective from January 31, 2024. The condition is rated under DC 6205 for Meniere's disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for dizziness/vertigo as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

Service connection for Meniere's disease is denied.,A 50 percent rating for a left fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve disorder is granted from June 1, 2021.

The Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder is granted a rating of 30 percent, effective June 1, 2021. Service connection for migraine headaches is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, vertigo, and IBS, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for accrued benefits purposes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and benign paroxysmal position vertigo, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of the claimed conditions and therefore, service connection cannot be established for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims due to unresolved issues and further review is needed. The Veteran's PTSD, mastoiditis with hearing loss, vertigo, and hypertension are all rated based on their current manifestations.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new examination focusing solely on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right and left elbow disorders, as well as his BPPV, are all found to be service-connected.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's bilateral elbow pain and vertigo, with no indication of any specific exposure or presumption.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for Meniere's syndrome prior to April 13, 2021 is denied as there were no pending claims or diagnoses related to this condition before that date.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Meniere's syndrome and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions, duty to assist errors, and potential exposure to toxic substances during service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to service connection for vertigo, including as secondary to service-connected left ear hearing loss due to inadequate examination and duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's Meniere's disease with hearing loss and tinnitus is rated at 100 percent effective October 8, 2020.,Effective October 8, 2020, the Veteran is also entitled to SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Meniere's disease are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of evidence not previously considered.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus, intermittent position-related dizziness (vertigo), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's GERD due to medications used to treat his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's gastric ulcer with erosive gastroduodenitis is granted an initial 20 percent rating.,Other service connection claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and duty to assist omissions.