Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2025

The Board granted the Veteran earlier effective dates for ratings of occipital neuralgia and vertigo with bilateral serous otitis media, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal problems and vertigo. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional medical opinions.

The veteran's request for higher ratings for traumatic brain injury and depressive disorder was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for peripheral vestibular disorder was granted. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to March 7, 2009 was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of vertigo to obtain an adequate medical examination and opinion.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating and service connection for certain conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for an umbilical hernia was denied. Other claims related to gastrointestinal issues, knee pain, and vertigo were remanded for further review.

The VA properly revised the rating for Meniere's disease to 30% due to a clear and unmistakable error. The veteran is granted SMC benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The claim for SMC based on housebound status is dismissed as moot, and the claim for service connection for COPD is dismissed. The claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development of evidence, including medical examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for BPPV, both before and after December 17, 2021.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) from March 25, 2016, but the claim for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) is remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a retrospective opinion on the severity of residuals of TBI from December 2010 through December 2017.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere's disease and ratings for hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection of Meniere's syndrome is remanded. The Board needs more medical opinions to determine if the condition is related to or aggravated by service-connected tinnitus and migraine headaches, as well as potential toxic exposure during service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of BPPV secondary to tinnitus due to an incomplete medical opinion. The case will be reviewed by a VA clinician.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected vestibular migraines was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The veteran's appeal for a 100% rating for Meniere's syndrome was granted based on symptoms occurring more than once weekly.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% effective June 12, 2018. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for headaches was denied. The veteran's service connection for vertigo was granted with an effective date of May 21, 2014.

The veteran was granted a 30% rating for GERD and a 50% rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with arthritis and gout of the feet. All other claims were denied.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was denied. All other claims, including service connection for various conditions and TDIU, were remanded for further development.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative disc disease, and lumbosacral strain was denied. Service connection for Meniere's disease and sinusitis was also denied. Other issues were remanded.