Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The Board remands the claim for service connection for vertigo to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's condition, diagnosed as BPPV, is a MUCMI.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and vertigo due to new evidence being received.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including sinusitis, vertigo, and various musculoskeletal disorders, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or nexus to active duty.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, denied earlier effective dates for the evaluation of right ankle and peripheral vestibular disorders, and denied increased ratings for right ankle and peripheral vestibular disorders as well as a compensable rating for right ear drum perforation.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right hip pain, limitation of flexion and extension, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and vertigo.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability and a 10 percent rating for GERD, effective May 19, 2024.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings, earlier effective dates, and service connection for various conditions, as well as nonservice-connected VA death pension benefits.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for TMJ disorder prior to March 23, 2020, and a 50 percent rating from that date forward. The decision also remanded issues related to secondary service connection.

The Veteran is granted a rating of 30 percent for sinusitis from June 22, 2006 to October 14, 2019 and denied an increased rating thereafter. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for eye and ear disorders as secondary to sinusitis.

The Board remands the case for an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's dizziness/vertigo is directly related to service, including any in-service events or injuries.

The Board granted service connection for a seizure disability as secondary to the Veteran's TBI, restored a 50% rating for tension headaches, and granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to residuals of a TBI.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for low back pain, left shoulder osteoarthritis, right shoulder rotator cuff, right bicep tendonitis, left bicep tendonitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and Meniere's Syndrome (vertigo) to address duty-to-assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for further development to obtain adequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot neuropathy, and balance issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link between his current condition and active service. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and vertigo are being remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for Meniere's disease and denied an earlier effective date for the 70 percent rating for PTSD, as well as a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 13, 2018, for the 100 percent disability rating for PTSD and granted service connection for a heart condition. The reduction of the disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was upheld.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include an anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent from September 1, 2021, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include an anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent from September 1, 2021, but no more.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected vertigo and remanded the claim for service connection for venous insufficiency.