Ankle decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection is granted for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Unspecified Depressive Disorder, as well as bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The back, right knee, and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further review on the issue of secondary service connection to pes planus.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of right ankle, bilateral hip, and sciatic nerve disabilities. The claims will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, neck disability, left ankle disability, and left hand disability. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service injury or chronic symptoms.,There is no medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and bilateral shin splints are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete VA examinations and a lack of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tailbone injury, bilateral hearing loss, myopia, right hand disability, left knee disability, and left ankle disability. The decision also denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis of the bilateral ankles, feet, knees, lumbar spine, and thoracic spine as secondary to service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative changes of the patellofemoral compartment are found to be service-connected. The Board also remanded several other issues for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right knee meniscal tear with muscle atrophy.,For the left thumb, the Veteran seeks an increased rating. The current 10 percent rating already contemplates any functional impairment related to pain and weakness.,Service connection has been granted for epidermal inclusion cysts. These were initially diagnosed during service and have persisted since then.,The Veteran's claims for Achilles tendonitis of both ankles are denied as there is no evidence of current disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle condition, GERD, and an increased rating for his right shoulder disability. The evidence did not support the Veteran's assertions of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as the VA examiner found no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for bilateral knee and ankle disabilities is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination addressing these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to a lack of an addendum opinion from a qualified cardiac specialist.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and physical conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle disability, finding that the current disability is not related to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to outstanding treatment records and missed VA examinations.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression is related to service, and the claim for this condition has been granted. The claims for other disabilities have been remanded.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression is related to service, and the claim for this condition has been granted. The claims for other disabilities have been remanded.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression is related to service, and the claim for this condition has been granted. The claims for other disabilities have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are granted. The new evidence received since the last final denial supports a finding of service connection for right knee, left knee, radiculopathy of the lower left extremity, and allergic rhinitis.