Ankle decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The Board found that the left ankle scar, toe scarring of the left foot, and right toes are related to service-connected disabilities or cold injury residuals. However, the claim for a mass on the left thigh was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to additional development being needed, including for a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension, right knee disability, left hand rash, and right ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claims for left ankle, groin, and right hand disorders have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.,For obstructive sleep apnea, the claim has been remanded due to insufficient information regarding exposure.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left ankle disability was dismissed because the issue was resolved in favor of the Veteran when he was granted service connection for the condition, and no further action is needed as it has been fully granted.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right hand and a right ankle disability, finding that these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle condition, finding that there is no medical opinion linking the claimed disability with service.

The Veteran's cervical spine and left ankle disabilities are being remanded for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for acid reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, ED, and hypertension as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle, foot, hip, and shoulder disabilities due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The AOJ should request an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

Service connection has been granted for lumbar disc disease, left ankle arthritis and instability, right ankle arthritis and instability, left knee arthritis and instability, and right knee arthritis and instability.,The Veteran's back disorder is related to his military service. The Veteran's left and right ankle disorders are also related to his military service due to multiple sprains during training. His bilateral knee disorders are related to his duties in field artillery.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left ankle disability, finding that it was incurred during her active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is capable of performing light and sedentary work.

The Veteran's flat feet have been granted service connection with an effective date of March 17, 1976.,Service connection has also been granted for low back pain, bilateral ankle and knee pain, as well as hallux valgus, Morton's neuroma, and hammer toes. Acne was also granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability requires further examination and review, as well as consideration of his TDIU claim. The issues are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of supporting evidence. The Veteran is required to provide additional treatment records from Dr. H.C. at the Whitaker Clinic of UAB, and a new medical opinion must be obtained regarding his sinus condition, cervical spine disability, bilateral knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of a neck disability due to withdrawal by the Veteran's representative.,The Board remanded the claims for service connection of bilateral ankle and knee disabilities due to new evidence received since final rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a left ankle disability and respiratory disability due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which may be related to his military service or environmental exposures.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the failure of VA to obtain all relevant Minneapolis VAMC records from 1987 through 1995, as these records are necessary for a complete evaluation of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that further development is required to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and to provide VA examinations for his musculoskeletal disorders, as well as any left ear hearing loss and low blood pressure diagnoses. The claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for MDD and a right ankle disability are being reopened, but the claim for throat cancer is being remanded.,The Veteran's right ankle disability and MDD are related to his active service.

The Board has denied reopening the claim for service connection for a low back condition and has remanded several other issues including evaluations for knees, ankle, and psychiatric conditions. The case is also remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and opinions regarding these claims.