The Veteran's vertigo was denied a compensable rating prior to July 21, 2016 and a rating in excess of 30 percent from that date onward.,Service connection for DMII and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities were both denied.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure or service incurrence causing these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's vertigo was found to be asymptomatic prior to July 21, 2016 and did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 6204.,Service connection for DMII and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities were denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure or incurrence.,The Veteran's vertigo was found to be directly related to his service, but not due to herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- vertigo, diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22032227
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, and vertigo. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to military noise exposure during service.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal (GI) disability, and vertigo are remanded for further examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection were dismissed due to his death.
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