The appeal was denied for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for peripheral vestibular damage with vertigo of the left ear, and remanded for further evaluation of other conditions.
The deciding factor: The highest schedular rating for peripheral vestibular disorders is 30 percent, as supported by objective findings from VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral vestibular damage with vertigo of the left ear, Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Status post fracture of the right ankle, Status post fracture of the left ankle, Right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25005809
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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