Ankle decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of right ankle arthritis, finding that there was no indication from the record that the disability did not completely resolve without residuals prior to his separation from active service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right eye disorder, to include cancer. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder condition, right knee condition (on secondary basis), and left ankle disorder (on secondary basis).

The Board has granted service connection for chronic right and left ankle pain, with the conditions being productive of functional impairment in the form of difficulty standing and walking, ankles giving way, and ankles locking. The Veteran's current bilateral ankle pain is related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for a right wrist disability and remanded the remaining issues. The Veteran's claim to reopen his right knee disability is granted.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for updated medical opinions regarding service connection for low back and left ankle disorders. The current opinions were based on inaccurate factual premises.

The Board denied service connection for various claimed disabilities, including those of the thumbs, index fingers, right ring finger, right knee, and left ankle. The Veteran did not have a current disability affecting these areas that had its onset in service or was otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, and back condition (claimed as secondary to left knee osteoarthritis) have been granted.,Service connection was denied for left ankle osteoarthritis due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, right and left ankle disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus type II. The remand requires obtaining VA treatment records, completing a VA Form 21-4142, and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right elbow with CTS, left wrist with CTS, and right ankle conditions. Service connection was also denied for dry eye condition.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, cervical spine disability, ankle disabilities, skin disorder, migraine headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The cases are remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding a nexus between the right ankle disability and service, including as secondary to the service-connected right knee condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thoracic spine disability, left ankle disability, TBI, and PTSD due to potential issues with causation or diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cellulitis of both ankles has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions, including coronary artery disease, right knee replacement, right knee burn scar with right knee surgical scars, left knee and femur disability, left ankle disability, low back disability, left hip disability, GERD, and IBS.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of a medical opinion on the etiology of his conditions and exposure basis. The claims are also remanded for an examination to determine the current severity of his left ankle status post fracture.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral ankle disorders are remanded due to disagreement with the VA examiner’s findings. The increased rating claims for bilateral knee disabilities are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and left ankle disorder have been reopened, but the Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen his claim of service connection for a left shoulder disorder.,Service connection is granted for a right knee disorder and left ankle disorder. The specific issues on appeal are whether service connection can be established for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right hip disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and secondary service connection for these disorders due to right ankle degenerative changes. The Veteran is required to provide any outstanding private or VA treatment records and undergo addendum opinions from medical professionals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist and left ankle disorders due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, as well as his mental health conditions in general, have been granted. The other issues related to the left ankle condition, high blood pressure (hypertension), acid reflux, and benign tumor of the neck remain unresolved.