The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right vestibular system dysfunction, finding that his current condition is a result of in-service syncope and not due to aggravation or pre-existing conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded there was no clear and unmistakable evidence that all disabilities related to 'vertigo,' including the current right vestibular system dysfunction, preexisted service. The Board found that the Veteran's current condition is a result of in-service syncope and not due to aggravation or pre-existing conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- right vestibular system dysfunction, syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2024
- Citation
- 24002289
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