Ankle decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities, including middle back, cervical spine, bilateral hip, knee, and ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is being remanded for a VA examination to assess its current severity.

The Veteran's left ankle and left knee disabilities are rated at 20 percent each, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected left ankle arthritis, right ankle arthritis, and chronic lumbar strain are being remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's joint, muscle, weight gain, memory loss, and stomach disabilities are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify service dates and obtain medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions. The issues of service connection are still pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chest pain and initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for DJD of the right knee and left ankle sprain, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current symptoms and active service. The case was remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring further evaluation of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing only his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right ankle sprains have been granted at a 10 percent level since December 1, 2010. The issue of an increased rating for migraine headaches is remanded.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's right ankle disorder, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5271.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's knee, foot, ankle, and psychiatric disabilities are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine their etiology.,The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess the nature and severity of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's right foot disability has been granted a 20% rating. The issues of service connection for the right knee, sleep disorder, left ankle disability, sinusitis, and bronchitis are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues due to lack of VA treatment records, in-service noise exposure documentation, and other necessary development.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand and left hand, degenerative joint disease of the right ankle, mild arthritis of the left ankle, and bilateral pes planus are remanded due to insufficient evidence in his file. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding tinnitus, PTSD, and requests to reopen service connection claims for bilateral ankle disorders before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions including muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, coronary artery disease, joint pain, and gastrointestinal issues. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain relevant VA treatment records and provide medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder disability, low back disability, bilateral knee disability, and right ankle disability. The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection.,Service connection was not established for the claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, and she is granted a TDIU rating since November 1, 2012. The Veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities that prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.