[Any Vertigo Appeal Winners?]

Josephine, hello:

I think that by seeing an outside doctor I can get a real answer as to whether there is a connection between my vertigo and hearing loss/tinnitus, or am I just waisting my time, because there is no linkage...

My tinnitus was a result of loud firings of guns, weapons, etc. I separated in 1970 and within 6 months filed and received 0% service connected status-non-compensationable for both my hearing loss and tinnitus. I placed a claim for tinnitus/hearing loss in 2005 and was awarded 10% for tinnitus (missing the bilateral rating of 20% for both ears that was earlier issued). There was no change in my hearing, still rated service connected at 0%.

Up until this time, I did not use the VA system. The vertigo began in 2004 with visits to the VA and is current up to present.

In Vietnam, I did not sustain any injuries to my head, ears, etc.

Thank you again and I am very grateful for your help!

Warren

[Any Vertigo Appeal Winners?]

vietvet,

Let me see if I can get a better understanding .

You have service connection for ringing in the ears and hearing loss.

Is this hearing loss and ringing in both ears or in one ear only?

I may be one on this board who may be able to help you connect this.

I have severe inner ear problems with severe vertigo. I have perfect hearing and no ringing in the ears.

What other symtoms do you have besides the vertigo? Do You have problems with walking a straight line?

What happens if you close your eyes and you are standing still?

Can you pass the " Drunk" Test"?

Does your doctor have you on medication for the vertigo?

What does your doctor attribute the vertigo too?

Anything else that you can add, may help me with your claim.

Always,

Josephine

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Josephine:

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I greatly appreciate it.

First, I have bilateral hearing loss rated 0% {issued hearing aids}, with bilateral tinnitus

rated 10%.

My VA primary doctor has diagnosed me with intermittent benign paroxysmal

positioning vertigo and has prescribed 'Meclizine' for the dizziness.

I can walk a straight line, but at times I have some difficulty staying on course;

I tend to sway alittle when closing my eyes and standing still.

Not certain what the 'Drunk Test' is, I probably could have some trouble with

it however.

My VA primary doctor cannot state for certain that there is a linkage with my

tinnitus/hearing loss with vertigo. He says there could be any possible reasons for the

vertigo, without going into detail. So he has not concluded that there could be

a linkage for the C&P doctor to read.

I recently had a C&P; everything appeared to go well, with the head turning and my

eyes blinking, etc.

My claim was denied stating there was no service connection. I don't know how to

medically connect vertigo, is possible to do so?

I plan to visit a private ENT doctor shortly.

Sincerely,

Warren

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[Any Vertigo Appeal Winners?]

Greetings:

Has anyone successfully appealed Vertigo secondary to S/C Tinnitus and Hearing Loss.

I would like to start the process. Thanks

[Vertigo Secondary To Tinnitus]

Hello.

I was 0% SC for tinnitus and bi-lateral hearing loss in 1969.

In 2006 I was rated 10% for the tinnitus, and issued hearing aids.

Can vertigo be claimed as secondary to tinnitus and/or hearing loss? as I

recently had a C&P exam. As I was leaving the doc said "Everything should be OK now" and shook my hand.

Did that mean anything? Appreciate feedback.