Ankle decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions, specifically regarding a VA examination for left ankle disability. The Veteran's service-connected right toe and ankle conditions are being considered as potential causes or aggravators of his current left ankle disorder.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for residuals of right and left ankle sprains due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for recurrent right ankle, left ankle, and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for recurrent disabilities of the lumbar spine, right hip, right knee, and left knee due to insufficient development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right ankle disability and its relationship to service, particularly given his reported symptoms after separation from service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for entitlement to service connection for a right ankle injury, astigmatism, and myopia.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right ankle disabilities were granted, while the rating for his right knee degenerative arthritis was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain with tendonitis, and PTSD with depression and alcohol use disorder. The issues related to these conditions have been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, GERD, thyroid disorder, fibromyalgia, cholecystitis, skin disorders, and joint issues is granted. The decision also remands the claims for an eye disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and other related secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they may be impacted by these service connection issues.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 40 percent since May 25, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date and for TDIU prior to October 11, 2019, has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is not about service connection and thus, no rating or effective date is assigned. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct relationship between her current right ankle condition and her military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for right ankle surgical scars has been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for left knee and right knee disabilities, but the remaining issues have been remanded.,Service connection is granted for left knee and right knee disabilities as they are related to military service.,Service connection is granted for sinusitis and deviated septum surgery residuals based on their relationship to military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues related to his claimed conditions, as the appellant withdrew these claims through their authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neck, left shoulder, left ankle, left hip, and left knee disorders due to a lack of in-service treatment records related to the claimed injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot conditions have been dismissed. The claim to reopen his right ankle condition has been granted, but the issues of left ankle and right shoulder conditions remain pending.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder remains under consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for a service-connected left ankle disorder due to an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran needs to be provided with more than 2 days written notice and must attend another VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if her systemic rheumatoid arthritis began during service or was caused by an in-service injury, event, or disease.