The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness and peripheral vestibular disorder due to his service-connected tinnitus is granted. His claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, as the evidence does not support a higher evaluation. The Veteran's TDIU claim, including on an extraschedular basis, is also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence was in relative equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current dizziness and peripheral vestibular disorder were related to his service-connected tinnitus, granting service connection for these conditions. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there was no evidence of a higher disability level. For TDIU, the Board noted that the Veteran had not provided information about his post-service employment history and found that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from employment.
- Claimed conditions
- dizziness, peripheral vestibular disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23060823
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that additional VA opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's dizziness, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and tension headaches, including migraines. The opinions should consider the Veteran's participation in a TERA and the combined effect of all his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's dizziness condition is rated at a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6204, as the evidence does not show occasional staggering. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's inner ear symptoms are related to service or any other condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found new and relevant evidence in support of the Veteran's previously denied service connection claim for dizziness and faintness. The case is being remanded to consider this new evidence.
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