Ankle decisions — 2001

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities were denied. The left ankle disability was evaluated at 30 percent, and the chronic tendinitis of the left hip was not rated higher than 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left ankle fracture, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently shown ankle disability that is attributable to his period of military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his post-traumatic headaches and left ankle disability, but found that no new and material evidence had been received to reopen his claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The RO granted an increased rating to 30 percent for the right knee injury with residual laxity, but denied higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from chronic right knee or right ankle disabilities, nor does he have PTSD. Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities are so severe as to prevent him from engaging in substantial gainful employment.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and development.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal for his claims of service connection and increased evaluation, resulting in those determinations becoming final.

The VA has determined that the veteran's left ankle disability, which is productive of disablement compatible with marked limited motion, warrants a 20 percent evaluation. The claim for an increased evaluation beyond this rating is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. Service connection was granted for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the right knee, but not for residuals of a fracture to the right ankle or residuals of distal radius fracture of the right wrist (major).

The VA determined that the veteran's right ankle disability, which resulted from a post-operative procedure and arthroscopic ligament reconstruction, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's initial non-compensable rating for hemorrhoids with anal fissure and polyps has been granted.,The veteran's initial 10 percent rating for left ankle fracture residuals has been granted.

The Board has ordered the RO to contact the veteran and ask for specific information regarding his ankle injuries, and also advise him of alternate evidence he can provide. The case will then be reviewed again to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen his claims for service connection.

The VA has determined that the appellant's right ankle disability, currently rated at 20 percent, does not warrant a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology and medical evidence.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, currently rated at 20 percent.

The veteran's appeal is about his right ankle disability, which has been rated at 10 percent. The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional medical evaluations and information.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder. The claims of service connection for arthritis of the low back and residuals of a left great toe injury were granted with appropriate evaluations.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 80 percent for paralysis of the left peroneal nerve with foot drop, left ankle limitation of motion, and loss of left calf muscle volume.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle disability, bilateral pes planus, low back disability, and psychophysiologic gastrointestinal disease. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his military service.