Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Veteran's Meniere's disease is rated at 100% effective July 19, 2013. His hearing loss and tinnitus are separately evaluated.

The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and TDIU prior to September 17, 2010. He also seeks service connection for vertigo. The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for sinusitis has been granted, and her claim for service connection for vertigo caused or aggravated by her service-connected recurrent invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast has also been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical examination and determine the appropriate rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and loss of balance/dizziness. The examiner will assess whether he has Meniere's syndrome or a separate vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's TBI is rated at 10 percent for memory, attention, concentration, and executive functions. He also has a separate rating of 30 percent for vertigo associated with the TBI. The Board granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Meniere's syndrome did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of Meniere's disease and determined that the Veteran's symptoms are more likely attributable to his service-connected otitis media and peripheral vestibular disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military sexual trauma. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Board has determined that the case requires additional development and remands to the AOJ for further review of the evidence, including a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service or within one year of separation.

The Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection as his current bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo (Meniere's disease) are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Meniere's syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for vertigo, which the Board has remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective date, higher initial ratings for trigeminal neuralgia, and increased ratings for fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome, postoperative residuals, hypermotility of bilateral temporal mandibular joints, and bilateral hearing loss with vertigo.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of a perforated eardrum with related vertigo is denied as the disability picture is contemplated by the rating schedule and the assigned schedular rating is adequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, erectile dysfunction, and vertigo are all secondary to his service-connected disabilities (asthma and tachycardia). As such, these claims have been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and right ear hearing loss, finding that these conditions are due to the Veteran's military service. The claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss is remanded as it requires additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran currently meets VA criteria for a diagnosis of Meniere's disease and if so, whether this condition is related to his military service or caused by his newly service-connected tinnitus and right ear hearing loss.

The Board found that the Veteran's Meniere's disease, vertigo, and earaches are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination. The current rating of 30% for Meniere's syndrome remains unchanged.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of his claims, including the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.