Ankle decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for psychiatric disability, right ankle sprain, and hepatitis C. The matter of service connection for cirrhosis is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is for a higher rating in excess of 20 percent for his right ankle disorder. The Board has determined that additional development is needed and the case is REMANDED.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, left ankle disability, and asthma due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service. The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing asthma was not aggravated during his active duty.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as service connected. The Veteran's vision and left knee disabilities are denied as not related to service. The Veteran's hypertension and stroke are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right ankle disability and compensation under 38U.S.C. § 1151 for a left ankle disability due to incomplete opinions from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle and knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cellulitis of the right and left ankles, as well as for a right foot disorder and a left foot disorder due to lack of compliance with prior remand instructions regarding the Veteran's lay testimony.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, right ankle disorder, and left ankle disorder due to inadequate examination in October 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected right ankle condition has worsened, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right and left elbow, wrist, shoulder, ankle, and skin conditions. The appeals are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right ankle osteoarthritis and tendonitis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service due to joint impact sustained while driving high speed boats during service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date for service connection of left ankle with extensor hallucis longus tendonitis from February 12, 1986. The dental disability claim is remanded due to insufficient opinion regarding the relationship between TMJ and in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's appeals for left thigh injury, right knee injury and sprain, right ankle injury and sprain, left foot condition (calcaneus and achilles tendinitis), and right foot condition (calcaneus and achilles tendinitis) have been dismissed. The appeal as to low back condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include bilateral shoulder, elbow, lumbar spine, right ankle disabilities, as well as hypertension and a heart disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle condition and a low back condition. The claim for service connection of an acquired mental health condition, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his incarceration and failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's left ankle disability was granted a 20 percent rating effective September 30, 2009. The claim for a higher rating prior to October 15, 2018 is remanded.,Since October 15, 2018, the Veteran's left ankle disability has been rated at 20 percent. The case is remanded due to issues with his TDIU claim prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic left and right ankle disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are due to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for a right ankle disorder and bilateral flat feet/tendonitis.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition and lumbago (claimed as a thoracic and lumbar condition) are granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further examination, and the right rotator cuff syndrome and right ankle condition are also remanded.