Ankle decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, chipped teeth, and right ankle condition. The Board found no nexus between the current disabilities and service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for eczema has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for left knee condition associated with degenerative arthritis, left ankle.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and information regarding his employment status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current left ankle tendonitis and his in-service injury in April 1997.

The Veteran has withdrawn all appeals, including those related to increased disability ratings and service connection.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including low back, right ankle, right wrist, pubic ramus fracture residuals, left foot, head injury residuals, and migraine headaches, finding that the in-service injuries were not incurred in line of duty due to the Veteran's alcohol intoxication.

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral ankle disability. The claims for bilateral elbow and wrist disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ankle and left wrist conditions due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The RO must secure new medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to service, including documented complaints of pain during discharge examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle disability and back disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various foot and ankle disorders, as well as a right knee disorder. The remand requires additional opinions to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, finding that the current disability is etiologically related to multiple in-service right ankle injuries sustained during active duty.

The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 10 percent prior to August 19, 2016 and at 30 percent effective that date. The right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent.,Prior to August 19, 2016, the Veteran's right ankle disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating. Effective August 19, 2016, it met criteria for a 30 percent rating. The right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent.,The effective date of the increased 20 percent rating for the right shoulder disability is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeals to reopen service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TBI, but denied service connection for right and left ankle disorders.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing a nexus to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and a right ankle disability, finding that the Veteran's disabilities had their onset in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder is dismissed as the disability has already been established and compensated. The Veteran's left ankle sprain residuals are granted, but her left shoulder and GI disabilities are denied.

The Board denied service connection for a left ankle disorder and a low back disorder, finding that the current conditions did not stem from in-service events or were not shown to be related within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right ankle disability and back disability due to unclear etiology and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral glaucoma and left ankle disability due to additional evidence received after a supplemental statement of the case was issued. The issues include initial compensable ratings, an increased rating, and service connection.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for a right ankle scar associated with right ankle injury status post internal fixation, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable disability rating under VA's skin and scars rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete information about his National Guard and Reserve service, the need for medical opinions regarding spinal disorders, hearing loss/tinnitus, left ankle disorder, and bilateral knee disorders, as well as further development of employment records.