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Evidence checklist

Peripheral Vestibular Disorder

DC 620438 CFR § 4.87Organs of Sense

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
ENT/neurotology evaluation documenting vestibular disorderCritical

Records from an ENT specialist or neurotologist documenting diagnosis, vestibular testing results, and functional impact.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking vestibular disorder to service (noise, blast, head trauma)Critical

Medical opinion connecting peripheral vestibular disorder to in-service noise exposure, blast overpressure, head trauma, or barotrauma.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 2 collected
Vestibular function tests (VNG, ENG, rotary chair, VEMP)Critical

Objective testing documenting peripheral vestibular dysfunction — videonystagmography (VNG) is the most common.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
Audiogram results (associated hearing loss)

Hearing test results showing any associated sensorineural hearing loss.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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