Ankle decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, cervical stenosis of the spine, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and chronic hemorrhoids. The remaining claims for degenerative joint disease in various parts of the body were remanded for further development.

The veteran withdrew all appeals for service connection of various conditions, including right ankle strain, chin scar, left hip strain, and others.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the feet and knees, a right ankle condition, a skin condition, and esophageal cancer.

The Board denied entitlement to a higher disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and remanded several other claims related to the veteran's knees, ankles, hips, and spine.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran did not receive timely notice of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine strain and left ankle strain, but remanded the claim for a recurrent right elbow disability including right elbow strain.

The Board granted service connection for multiple back and joint disabilities, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's left knee total arthroplasty has resulted in functional impairment approximating chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness since January 1, 2014.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right, left knee, and left ankle disabilities due to the need for new VA examinations that adequately consider the Veteran's lay statements.

The Board granted service connection for head scars and denied increased ratings for left knee osteoarthritis, right ankle disability, and PTSD with TBI and vertigo.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left ankle strain with tendonitis and instability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for a left ankle disability and a left shoulder disability as they were not related to the Veteran's active duty or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and denied increased ratings for left and right ankle disabilities. The issue of tinnitus was remanded for further development.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which include back pain associated with a right knee replacement and gout affecting multiple joints.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for renal cell carcinoma and granted a 10 percent rating for scars. The Board also denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for posttraumatic arthritis, right ankle.

The Board denied the claims for a compensable rating and an increased rating for scars, and remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, and for service connection for a right hip condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis, service connection for a right ankle disability, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee condition, cervical spine condition, and right ankle condition based on the evidence showing that these conditions originated during the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disorders, as well as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and vertigo, due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left ankle disability to schedule a VA examination and obtain an etiology opinion.