Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis of the left lung lobe and vertigo, including as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of these conditions related to military service.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective March 11, 2017. The rating for tension headaches prior to December 5, 2020 remains denied. A 50% rating is granted for migraine headaches from December 5, 2020. The residuals of closed head injury with occipital fracture are rated at 40 percent, effective October 23, 2008 to March 11, 2017. The post-concussive syndrome with anxiety and depression associated with peripheral vestibular disorder is rated at 30 percent, effective August 11, 2004 to March 11, 2017. The peripheral vestibular disorder is rated at 10 percent from December 5, 2020.

The Veteran's unspecified headaches have not been manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks averaging once every two months, and thus an initial compensable rating is denied.,Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo as a residual of TBI has been manifested by occasional dizziness since January 15, 2016, and a separate 10 percent disability rating is granted effective from that date.,The residuals of TBI, to include insomnia, have not been manifested by inappropriate social interactions most or all of the time, but are in equipoise as to whether they were frequently inappropriate social interactions. An initial 40 percent disability rating for these residuals is granted effective from January 15, 2016, to October 12, 2020.,The Veteran's insomnia has not been manifested by inappropriate social interactions most or all of the time, but are in equipoise as to whether they were frequently inappropriate social interactions. An initial 40 percent disability rating for these residuals is granted effective from January 15, 2016, to October 12, 2020.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of July 28, 2017 for entitlement to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) at the rate intermediate between subsections (l) and (m). This decision also grants an effective date of December 2, 2010 for SMC based on need for regular A&A.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include PTSD, Meniere's Syndrome, prostate cancer, and adenocarcinoma of the lungs. The Board found that his need for regular A&A was established from December 2, 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for vertigo and pseudoseizure disorders, finding that there is no current disability or evidence of a nexus to military service.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including her migraines, right knee and left knee disabilities, vertigo, and right hip disability. The effective dates for benefits are not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 8, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that additional VA medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's seizure disorder, vertigo, COPD, and osteoporosis. The claims for these conditions are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for Meniere's Syndrome and left ear hearing loss, as they need further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder and chronic recurring headaches, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period.

Service connection is granted for right knee condition, back condition, left lower extremity disability, and right lower extremity disability.,Service connection is denied for left knee condition. The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding this issue during the hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo (also claimed as dizziness) and denied an increased rating for Eustachian tube dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a neck fusion resulting from VA medical care was denied as the most probative evidence did not support that the treatment caused the additional disability.,For service connection of vertigo, the remand order instructed to provide an opinion based on conflicting medical evidence and review of the August 2020 VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of heat stroke, hypertension, epilepsy, cardiac arrhythmia, lower extremity edema (including spider veins), headaches, and neurological effects have all been denied.,There is no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo, finding that it began during or shortly after service and continues to this day. Service connection was denied for left eye cataracts and other bilateral eye disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claims for service connection for a low back disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), and fibromyalgia. The claim for service connection for vertigo was denied, and the claim for bilateral hip disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for vertigo, nosebleeds, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the Veteran's vertigo, which may be associated with his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current vestibular disorder is related to his in-service reports of dizziness and fainting spells. The case will be reviewed by a VA examiner who must consider the Veteran's relevant medical history, including his service records.

The Board has granted the claim for secondary service connection for a peripheral vestibular disorder (claimed as vertigo) to be related to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.