Ankle decisions — 2012

Throughout the appeal period, the Veteran's right ankle disability has been manifested by no more than marked limitation of motion. The Board finds that a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted for the Veteran's right ankle disability.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right ankle sprain are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an increase in this rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an examination.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of records.

The Veteran's left wrist and ankle disorders were not found to be service-connected.,Service connection was granted for Reiter's Syndrome, but the low back, right knee, and shoulder conditions associated with it are separately rated at 10% each.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain inpatient treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's left knee and left ankle injuries. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left thigh pain, right ankle pain (due to gout), and left ankle pain (due to gout) as well as obstructive sleep apnea. The Board found no in-service occurrence or aggravation of a disease or injury related to these conditions, and the Veteran's current disabilities do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete records and additional evidence needed. The Veteran is advised that he has a year to respond with any missing information or evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and therefore he is not entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ankle and left knee disorders are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran sustained a left hip injury in service and has continuous symptoms since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee, left knee, and right ankle disabilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for left knee and left ankle disabilities require additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right ankle injury, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations for post-traumatic arthritis of the left ankle with nonunion of avulsion fracture medial malleolus is being considered, but due to a remand from the Board, it remains in a mixed disposition as some issues have been granted and others not.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ankle disability is attributable to an injury sustained during active duty for training or inactive duty training, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye injury was previously denied in March 1976 and is now denied again due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for chronic ankle disability has not been established, as there is no current diagnosis or medical evidence linking the current condition to military service.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, including a fracture and multiple sprains, has been rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations. The evidence does not support an increase in this rating.