Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Board has ordered additional development due to the complexity of the medical issues and the need for a clear separation between service-connected and nonservice-connected conditions. The Veteran's hearing loss is being evaluated, along with his vertigo.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, back disorder, and carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to his service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the case to obtain an examination for vertigo. The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's heart disability, sudden death syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, memory loss, and vertigo were not incurred or aggravated by service.,Service connection for these conditions was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the severity of his bilateral hearing loss, service connection for migraine headaches and vertigo, and to obtain missing VA medical records.

The Veteran's lumbar spine strain with degenerative arthritis and vertigo have been remanded for further development.,Service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions has not yet been established.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals on all issues related to his service connection claims due to a withdrawal of appeal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's vertigo and sickle cell anemia did not meet the criteria for extraschedular disability ratings prior to January 2, 2013.,The Veteran was not assigned a disability rating that is independently 60 percent disabling in addition to a total disability rating prior to October 18, 2017. The Board also found that he did not meet the criteria for TDIU prior to January 2, 2013.,The Veteran's need for aid and attendance was remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, and right wrist strain have been remanded for further examination.,Service connection for vertigo with bilateral hearing loss is also remanded as the Veteran has provided new evidence since his last VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA treatment records and potential police reports. The Veteran is required to provide information about any private treatment she received, including physical therapy for her back from Pivot, and authorize VA to obtain these records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as of July 17, 2015 on an extra-schedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, PTSD, is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset and relationship to service. Service connection for a neck disability and headaches is also remanded. Service connection for vertigo remains in dispute.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for sleep apnea and back problems. The remaining issues have been remanded due to lack of complete STRs, need for updated VA treatment records, and need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic vertigo is granted as the evidence supports a finding that his current condition is related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Meniere's disease has been granted. The secondary service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, heart condition, and vertigo as secondary to service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 1, 2016. The Board denied the claim for TDIU on both schedular and extraschedular grounds.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo due to potential issues with audiometric testing results, conflicting medical opinions, and a need for additional VA treatment records. The claims will be adjudicated again after these matters are addressed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, but has found that remand is required to obtain new VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the etiology and current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has vacated the February 2018 decision on several service connection claims due to a misinterpretation of the line of duty determination. The claims are now remanded for further development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.