Ankle decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral cataracts, bilateral pes planus, left ankle condition, lumbar spine intervertebral disc displacement with spondylosis, right sciatic nerve condition, and left sciatic nerve condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's right ankle disability is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the latter condition.,Service connection was denied for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus.

The Veteran's claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee and right knee disabilities, and left ankle disability have been reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disorder, left knee disorder, left elbow disorder, and low back disorder due to incomplete verification of his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, inactive duty for training, and FTTD.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right ankle disability, including whether it is related to an in-service soccer injury. The Board also notes that a determination on the service connection for the right knee disability may be affected by the outcome of the right ankle disability claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for more information and records. The Veteran's service connection claims are not granted as there is no current evidence of a hearing loss disability, obstructive sleep apnea, or any other claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for gonococcal arthritis, cardiac arrhythmia, right ankle disability, and skin disorder. The claims were remanded for additional development but no new evidence was received to reopen the claims or establish service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for service connection for sinusitis, left shoulder injury, right ankle condition, bilateral hearing loss, and cold injury of the bilateral upper extremities. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, which was initially rated as non-compensable and later increased to 10 percent, is now denied a rating in excess of 10 percent from September 12, 2016 onward.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions. The claims include service connection for various arthritic conditions and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The issues remain pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae, back disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right ankle disorder (heel), left ankle disorder (heel), and right knee disorder. Additional development is needed to obtain VA treatment records and provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified joint pain, including a right ankle disability. The evidence did not show that the Veteran had such disabilities during his period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left ankle disability, specifically during flare-ups. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to provide an opinion on his functional loss and range of motion findings.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for OSA was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while the left shoulder disability was also denied due to lack of evidence showing symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA audiological examination to determine whether the Veteran now has a hearing loss disability for VA purposes. The assignment of a separate rating for left foot scars associated with the service-connected left ankle fracture is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the Veteran's left ankle and right wrist conditions. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and undergo a new medical examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disability and left ankle disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the Veteran could perform sedentary labor despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 14, 2017.