The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for vertigo and PFB were denied, while the claim for ETD was remanded.,The Veteran's vertigo prior to December 31, 2014 is rated at the maximum allowable under DC 6204 (10 percent), but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of frequent or severe symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements regarding his vertigo symptoms are inconsistent and do not support an increased rating, as they conflict with the objective findings in the medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Vertigo, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23039414
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for vertigo and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's hearing loss is not rated higher than 10 percent.
- Dismissed
The appeal to revise the effective date for a 50% disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is dismissed because the July 2024 proposed rating decision was not an appealable determination.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for PFB is denied as the condition did not manifest through scarring or disfigurement during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a separate rating of 30 percent for vertigo is granted, while the claim for an increased rating for tinnitus remains denied.
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