Vertigo & vestibular disorders decisions — 2019

The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Readjudication of the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis in both hips and vertigo are warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder, claimed as vertigo, is proximately caused by or aggravated by his service-connected headache disability. The effective date of special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of one eye remains denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar strain and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The claim for TMJ and vertigo was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all issues on appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vestibular disability, claiming as vertigo, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or any other etiology.

The Veteran's claims for peripheral vestibular disorder, anal stenosis with skin tags, mood disorder, and nasal septal perforation with scar have been granted effective from February 19, 2013.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a closed head injury, a peripheral vestibular condition, and a headache disability. The Veteran's claims are being addressed due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's vertigo and bladder disorder to include frequent urination are granted as related to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's lower back pain, body aches, left arm joint aches, right arm joint aches, left knee joint aches, high blood pressure, removal of uterus and right ovary to include bleeding cysts and hot flashes, and migraines are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, nor does she qualify for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his low back disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether earlier records support a diagnosis of vestibular disequilibrium, which could affect the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation prior to March 25, 2010.

The Veteran's vertigo is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but not more. The right foot fracture issue is remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's vestibular disorder and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for vertigo and dizzy spells is granted, but the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed condition was caused or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's vertigo is secondary to his service-connected hearing loss and/or tinnitus.