Ankle decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's TDIU claim as moot from September 12, 2014 and denied it prior to that date due to lack of evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow gainful employment.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's left ankle disability, finding that the evidence does not support additional symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination for the Veteran's right ankle degenerative joint disease, sprain, and weakness due to incomplete range of motion testing in previous examinations. The claim is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right ankle strain.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and right ankle sprain have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities, including arthritis of the knees, ankles, feet, and low back, as well as headaches and hypertension. The remand requires obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran was found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities from August 22, 2016. The Board granted an extraschedular TDIU for this period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability is not related to his active duty service and therefore, denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for neck, left knee, left elbow, left shoulder, left ankle, and left rib disorders based on the Veteran's credible statements regarding in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The AOJ will seek SSA records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left ankle fracture, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current disability and his active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left knee DJD prior to September 8, 2003 and a rating in excess of 20 percent from September 8, 2003 to December 1, 2019. The Veteran was granted a 60 percent rating for his left knee disability starting from December 1, 2019.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and myopia have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ankle and foot disabilities are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The issues include lumbar spine, cervical spine, left knee, right ankle, and rectal conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee strain with osteoarthritis and left ankle sprain were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to December 3, 2019, or in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability due to the need for further development and consideration of additional medical evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and neck disabilities, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of his right Achilles tendon and/or right ankle disability, finding that it did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury. The claim was also denied on secondary service connection as well.