Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his bilateral hearing loss did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent. The issues regarding Meniere's disease with vertigo, keloid scars, and microscopic hematuria were also addressed but are remanded.

The Veteran has a history of dizziness, nausea and vomiting since service. The medical evidence supports the diagnosis of episodic vertigo with central origin, which is considered M�niére's disease. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The VA Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability of Meniere's disease and that there is no evidence linking any such disability to service. The claim was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of Meniere's syndrome was denied as there was no pending claim prior to October 5, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder is manifested by occasional dizziness and vertigo, with no clinical evidence of staggering. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral vestibular disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's claims have been interpreted to encompass Meniere's disease, and the Board finds that a VA examination should be conducted to clarify the etiology of this disorder. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are currently pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board found no evidence of current vertigo and concluded that the Veteran's dizziness is not related to his service, any incident therein or to his service-connected disabilities. Therefore, the claim for service connection for vertigo was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression, finding that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is related to his confirmed in-service stressors of having been subjected to enemy fire during his active duty in Vietnam. The issue of service connection for Meniere's disease with hearing loss and tinnitus remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Meniere's disease had its onset during active duty and is not a pre-existing condition. Therefore, service connection for this disability is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and need for further examination. The Veteran's vertigo is being evaluated again, this time considering whether it was directly incurred in service or related to his military exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere's disease and increased ratings for his healed fracture of the mandible were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo is currently in a 'unknown' status as it has not been adjudicated yet.,The Veteran's claim of reopening his bilateral hearing loss claim was granted, and he now has service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo and vestibular disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding continuity of symptoms from service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to an initial evaluation of 30 percent for peripheral vestibular disorder, which includes dizziness and occasional staggering. This rating reflects the severity of his disability as supported by medical evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and reopened his previously denied claim of service connection for dizziness and transitional vertigo. The decision also remanded the rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vertigo, which he claims is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, does not constitute a current disability for which service connection may be established.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for GERD, a disability manifested by liver and spleen enlargement, including as due to his service-connected PTSD, and a disability manifested by dizziness and vertigo, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is entitled to housebound benefits due to his nonservice-connected disabilities, which combine for a rating of 70 percent. He also meets the age requirement (over 65 years old) and has served during a period of war (Korean Conflict).