Ankle decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his left ankle DJD and service connection for left ankle paresthesia, finding that the current level of disability did not warrant a higher rating and that there was no evidence linking the paresthesia to his service-connected DJD.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to properly adjudicate all issues on appeal, including verifying the veteran's claims of helicopter crashes and examining his current conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral ankle strain, left and right trochanteric bursitis were denied as the evidence did not show that the disabilities warranted a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for a left foot condition and bilateral ankle conditions.