Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2026

The Board has decided that the claims for service connection related to various conditions should be remanded due to a failure by the AOJ to provide proper notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing on a supplemental claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo was denied as the evidence did not show a current disability that began during active service.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of cold injuries to his feet and hands were also denied, as there is no persuasive weight of the lay and medical evidence showing these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, coronary artery disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease), and vertigo have been remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The claim for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for anemia and vertigo due to potential errors in duty to assist. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of 30 percent for hypertension with vertigo has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in a written statement.

The Board has remanded the cases for a separate rating of TBI and BPPV due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are subsumed in each other or should be rated separately.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA purposes related to bilateral hearing loss. The appeals for service connection for other conditions are remanded due to failure of the VA to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of SMC A&A based on Meniere's Disease has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's vertigo is secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and/or tinnitus. The VA needs to obtain an addendum from an appropriate clinician addressing this issue.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected Meniere's Syndrome, effective from the date of the March 2022 decision that initially assigned the condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for vertigo.

The Veteran's BPPV is granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted an initial rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and vertigo are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not considered a disability for VA purposes.,There is no current evidence of vertigo, genitourinary condition (claimed as urinary frequency), or bilateral lower extremity nerve condition related to service. The heart condition is currently diagnosed but the connection to service is denied.,Service connection for all conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions and issues have been dismissed due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Veteran's appeal concerning service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, loss of balance, and left ear trauma has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received sufficient to readjudicate the claims of service connection for vertigo and diabetes mellitus type II. The claims are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions and her alleged exposure to jet fumes and exhaust.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for vertigo prior to July 15, 2021 was granted at a 30 percent level. The appeal for higher ratings after that date and for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance were denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) to include as secondary to bilateral tinnitus is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The VA examiner did not address whether the condition was aggravated by service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's application for benefits under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was remanded due to inadequate notice and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case is now being reviewed with new evidence considered.