Ankle decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling another VA examination.

The Veteran's left ankle disability has been rated at 10 percent since May 21, 2007 and increased to 10 percent effective January 25, 2013. The current rating is appropriate based on the symptoms described.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations and opinions. The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back pain and right ankle sprain are pending.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a neck condition, numbness in the right leg, compression neuropathy of the left leg, bilateral hip and knee conditions, and allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's current knee disabilities are less likely than not incurred in or caused by service injury, event, or illness.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's low back disability and GERD were granted service connection, with the low back disability receiving a 40% initial rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining STRs and service personnel records, securing VA treatment records, and arranging for an orthopedic examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's right ankle and left little finger disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current left hand and ankle disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for a right ankle disability, including residuals of right fibula fracture and arthritis. The appeal was remanded due to issues with VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain outstanding medical records. The issues of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including rescheduling VA examinations and scheduling a hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability more nearly approximates a marked ankle disability, warranting an increased rating of 30 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for various conditions, finding that none were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for additional examinations and development of his service-connected disabilities, including the effects on his employment. The RO must also adjudicate any increased rating claims related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, which was previously rated at 10 percent, is now rated at 20 percent effective from November 29, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of a left ankle injury and left third finger disability are directly related to service.,Both conditions were incurred during active duty.