Ankle decisions — 2025

The Board denied higher ratings for tinnitus, hearing loss, and leg scars but remanded decisions on other conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle disability and sleep apnea. The Board found that the medical examinations were inadequate and required further opinions.

The Board granted the request to re-evaluate the veteran's claims for service connection for back, right knee, and right ankle disabilities due to new evidence. The issues are remanded for further adjudication.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection for multiple conditions were denied. The claim for anemia was remanded.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for psychiatric disorder and ankle disabilities was denied, but they were granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of left knee strain, both directly and as secondary to service-connected ankle conditions. The Board found that the VA examination was inadequate and ordered a new medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and increased ratings.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right ankle disorder, finding no link between it and a service-connected right foot disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, low back condition, blurred vision, and headaches were denied. However, the claim for a 10 percent evaluation for epilepsy was granted.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of both ankle conditions due to inadequate medical evidence. The Veteran will undergo a new VA examination.

The veteran was granted a 50% rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety and service connection for right ankle disability. Service connection for hearing loss was denied, and other issues were remanded.

Service connection for the left ankle disability and scars from cyst removal on head is granted. All other conditions are either denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including right and left foot disorders, knee disorders, lower extremity disabilities (shin splints), and ankle disorders. The Veteran's daughter testified about injuries during Basic Training in 1977 due to improper footwear.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and left ankle conditions based on new and relevant evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder was granted. The claim for a left ankle disorder was remanded for further review.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right ankle disability, finding that the evidence does not show the condition is related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left hand injury, left foot condition, right foot condition, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain. The evidence did not show a current diagnosis or symptoms related to these conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings of right ankle and elbow disabilities due to incomplete medical examinations.