Ankle decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development and will consider them further.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during service and granted service connection.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating of 50 percent. Service connection for tinnitus, right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left and right ankle conditions, as well as a low back condition and sleep apnea are denied. The claim for the right wrist condition (flexor pollicis tendon repair) is remanded.,There is no evidence of current disabilities in any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability. The Veteran's low back, upper extremity neuropathy, ankle, knee, and lower leg disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence of current disability.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right hand, left hand, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral wrist, right ankle, and lumbar spine disabilities due to failure of the Veteran to appear for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right foot/ankle disabilities were caused or aggravated by his service-connected aseptic necrosis, status post total right hip replacement and/or right hip scar in effect since February 27, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service dates and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's left ankle disability is not currently diagnosed, but a new examination is needed to determine if he has such a condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for vaginosis and history of abnormal PAP smear, menstrual disorders, and low back disorder. The remaining issues (left and right ankle disorders) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's left ankle disability. The issues include seeking a higher rating for the left ankle disability and service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his claims.

The Veteran's anxiety and physical conditions, including ankle, knee, back, and shoulder issues, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has ordered the VA to obtain all outstanding Vet Center records related to his service-connected mental health disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the right ankle disability claim due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The case is now being sent back for further clarification and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot, ankle, and knee disabilities due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The Veteran is seeking service connection for psoriatic arthritis related to a wound he suffered during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right shoulder, right knee, and right ankle disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the Veteran's lay reports of in-service injuries with continuous symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's right ankle and foot disabilities, as the previous VA opinions were deemed inadequate.

The Veteran's spouse, L.H., is the caregiver and has been providing personal care services for him. The Board found that participation in the PCAFC would significantly enhance his ability to live safely at home. However, the claim was remanded due to incomplete caregiver training and assessment.