Ankle decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues, including a rating in excess of 20 percent disabling for diabetes mellitus type II, including erectile dysfunction; service connection for a left ankle disability; service connection for a right hip disability; hyperlipidemia; and obesity. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, left ankle strain, and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the combined disability rating exceeded the maximum allowable under the amputation rule. The GERD claim was also denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA opinion to determine if the Veteran's current left ankle conditions are related to service, specifically whether they were caused or aggravated by an in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, thus the Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of marked limitation of motion.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral leg, ankle, and foot disorders are remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's left ankle disorder is granted service connection. The right shoulder and right ankle disorders are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for right ankle sprain, arthritis, and instability has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine his eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant based on his service-connected disabilities. The claims are also remanded to determine if his pansinusitis constitutes an inhalation injury.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the severity of the appellant's right ankle disability and addressing any potential flare-ups.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence exists to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The claims for right ankle, left ankle, and left knee disabilities are also remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no current disability related to the claimed conditions and did not find a causal relationship between any of these conditions and military service.,Additionally, some issues were remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected rheumatoid arthritis and related disabilities are found to prevent him from working, and the case is being referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right ankle strain, left ankle strain, and tension headaches. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to in-service events or injuries.

The Veteran's left ankle condition is granted service connection. The claims for left and right hip strains with arthritis are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right ankle disability have been remanded.