Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis and a 30 percent rating for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and TDIU due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring sufficient medical opinions on whether the conditions are caused by Toxic Exposure Risk Activities (TERA) exposures.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for status post bunionectomy and hallux rigidus of the left great toe, and remanded several other claims related to various conditions.

The Veteran's migraines are reasonably shown to have manifested by very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for vertigo and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, to include as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and denied increased ratings for chronic sinusitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis with heel bone spurs, lumbar strain with IVDS, left knee limitation of flexion, and remanded claims for vertigo.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, vertigo, bruxism, and erectile dysfunction as further development is needed.

The Veteran was granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD from November 24, 2014 to July 13, 2020 and denied a higher rating thereafter. The Veteran's claim for increased rating for labyrinthitis with vertigo was also denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for vertigo and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to a procedural issue with the appeal of SMC.

The Board granted service connection for vertigo, finding it to be secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for vertigo as secondary to tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the evidence being at least evenly balanced.

The Board denied service connection for right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome and denied an increased rating for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, but granted a separate 10 percent disability rating for tinnitus.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to compensation under 38 USC § 1151 for bilateral vestibular weakness due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for right knee strain, osteoarthritis, and patellofemoral pain syndrome, a left hip condition, and a right eye injury to include double vision. The Board also granted ratings of 30 percent for migraine headaches prior to December 13, 2021, and 20 percent from March 26, 2022, for left lower extremity radiculopathy (LLER).

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's hiatal hernia, reflux disease, with diverticulosis and remanded claims for a compensable rating for sinusitis and service connection for vertigo.

The Board granted a separate rating of 30 percent for vertigo based on the Veteran's daily dizziness and weekly staggering.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for dry eye syndrome but denied a higher rating and a greater than 30 percent rating for MDD, while remanding claims for migraines and residuals of TBI with central vertigo.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal pain, gastritis, and vertigo based on the evidence being approximately evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board granted service connection for status post reconstruction of right nasal side-wall defect with advancement flap with pharyngitis and remanded the other issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking service connection for multiple conditions, including a speech disorder, cervical spine disorder, TBI, visual impairment, and vestibular disorder.