Ankle decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. The right ankle and back conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Service connection for low back condition, bilateral hip condition, bilateral knee condition, and bilateral foot condition are granted as secondary to her service-connected left ankle disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis, left ankle is being remanded as the VA has not provided a medical examination to determine if his current condition is related to military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for joint pain due to Camp Lejeune contaminated water is being remanded as the VA has not provided a medical examination to determine if his current condition is related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle conditions are rated at 20% since January 17, 2019. The Board granted increased ratings for left and right ankle sprain conditions based on marked limitation of motion.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded it for further development. The Veteran's left ankle strain rating is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is also being asked to provide information about his medical history and any relevant private treatment providers.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right ankle disability related to his military service and has denied service connection for this condition. The claims for left shoulder sprain, left ankle sprain, low back disability, sciatic pain, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left ankle condition has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board is remanding the case to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's hypertension and hemorrhoids have been rated appropriately. The Board has found that the Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum allowable rating for his hemorrhoids.,The Veteran’s left ankle disability, hydrocele, recurrent kidney stones, sleep apnea, COPD, and PTSD are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a combined 100 percent schedular rating for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for left ankle disability. The claim of service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease was reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no causal relationship between the current condition and service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an extension of a temporary total evaluation based on the need for convalescence following surgery for service-connected right foot pes planus. The issue of service connection for right ankle ankylosis in plantar flexion due to severe tendo-achilles spasm is remanded and will be addressed again after the Veteran perfects his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions, including lower back disability, shin splints, ankle disabilities, and bilateral foot disability, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of shattered right hand and knuckles, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral ankle disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), residuals of cracked left-rib cage, and a low back disability due to incomplete records from National Guard units.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the issues are being remanded for additional examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to his motor vehicle accident in 1973.

The Veteran's right ankle was granted a 10% disability evaluation for the period prior to April 19, 2019 and a 20% disability evaluation thereafter. The left ankle strain received a 10% disability evaluation from August 23, 2018 until April 19, 2019, and a 20% disability evaluation after that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's G6 syndrome and right ankle disability have been denied service connection. The pseudofolliculitis barbae, low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities are all REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service, except for PTSD with MDD which was granted effective July 2, 2013.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Right knee arthritis, patellafemoral syndrome, left knee arthritis, and right ankle arthritis are all granted as service-connected.