Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2025

The appeal as to a duty to assist error identified during the higher-level review for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (previously claimed as vertigo) is dismissed due to premature submission of the notice of disagreement.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for vertigo, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, hemorrhoids, stomach disability, and sinusitis due to a procedural defect in the docketing of the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's Meniere's syndrome with eustachian tube dysfunction and vertigo is aggravated by her service-connected eczema or allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for dizziness/vertigo due to an inadequate examination.

The Board remands the veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo to correct a pre-decision duty to assist error and obtain a VA examination.

The Board denied increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral vestibular disorder but granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for nystagmus as a manifestation of the peripheral vestibular disorder.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and thoracic strain and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis to allow VA to obtain outstanding relevant private treatment records.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and found that new evidence was not submitted to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for Meniere's disease, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, and type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board granted service connection for chronic kidney disease, which is related to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right foot condition, left foot condition, sinusitis, and vertigo due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, vertigo, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, as there was no evidence of onset in service or a relationship to service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for Meniere's Disease to schedule a VA examination to determine its etiology and whether it is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence of a causal relationship between the claimed condition and the Veteran's service or service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for Meniere's syndrome from September 13, 2019, and a higher evaluation of 60 percent from February 20, 2021. The Veteran was also granted a 100 percent evaluation for major depressive disorder with residuals of TBI.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed claims, with some issues remanded.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for vestibular headaches due to incomplete or inadequate VA examination and outstanding medical records.

The Board denied service connection for dry mouth, allergies, and increased ratings for BPPV, chronic constipation, right hip degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative arthritis. The claims for erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches, and tailbone pain were remanded.

The Veteran has withdrawn the appeal for service connection and increased rating claims, dismissing all issues.

The Board granted an effective date of August 26, 2009 for Meniere's syndrome with vertigo secondary to Lyme disease but remanded the issue of a higher initial disability rating.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric conditions, lumbosacral spine disability, sleep apnea, pulmonary disease, esophageal issues, ulcers, intestinal problems, thyroid disorders, vertigo, headaches, TDIU, and special monthly compensation were remanded.