Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his peripheral vestibular disorder.,Service connection for residuals of battle wound, shrapnel injury of the right leg remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, but a new rating of 30 percent for vertigo is granted. The appeal for tinnitus remains at its current 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (vertigo, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus) rated at 30%, 10%, and 10% respectively did not result in functional impairment that precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 20, 2001.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and tension type headaches, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and they are not related to his active service.

The Board has determined that more development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for benign brain tumor residuals, positional vertigo, and chronic sinusitis. The issues are being remanded due to submission of additional evidence requiring a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for vertigo, sleep apnea, and bilateral toenail fungus due to inadequate examination reports and new evidence.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for dizziness (Meniere’s disease), finding that an addendum opinion is needed to address whether it is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding service connection for a right ear condition. The Veteran's claims file must be provided to an otolaryngologist (ENT) for an addendum opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for vertigo and remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder and left foot disorder. The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including hemorrhoids, gout, and GERD. The Board has remanded several of these issues due to the need for further development or clarification.,Service connection is denied for high cholesterol as it is not a disability for which VA compensation can be granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for vertigo and hearing loss, as there is confusion in the record regarding their nature.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin disabilities, to include skin cancer, and vertigo. The claims are remanded for further development including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and vertigo, to include as secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss, have been remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and a peripheral vestibular disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a peripheral vestibular condition and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids, as well as the issue of TDIU prior to December 28, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for lumbar spine stenosis was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for cervical spine stenosis and degenerative disc disease were granted, but his claim for vertigo was denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence that he requires such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorders, also claimed as balance condition, are not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.