Ankle decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, treatment records, and medical opinions. The heart condition claim is deferred until the diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension issues are resolved.

The veteran's appeal for service connection and disability ratings was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran is granted a 10% rating for residuals of a left thumb injury from December 19, 2014 to January 23, 2023. The issues of service connection for bilateral ankle disorder and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating for various conditions were denied. The claim for left knee degenerative arthritis was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right hip disability. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on new and relevant evidence, but additional medical opinions are needed.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right patellofemoral pain syndrome with knee and patellar instability was denied. The claims for service connection for right ankle and hip disabilities were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 4, 2021, for a 20% rating increase for right ankle recurrent sprain and instability was granted.

The veteran's request for an increased disability rating for tinnitus was denied. The evaluations for a painful scar, right ankle issues, and service connection for cardiovascular disease were remanded.

The veteran's right ankle disability is granted service connection, but the low back disability is denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder was dismissed because it was already granted. The claim for G6PD blood disease was denied as it is a congenital defect. The claim for dermatophytosis was granted. The claims for a left hand disorder and bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The decision was based on the lack of new and material evidence within one year of previous denials.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to errors in the duty to assist. The Veteran's claims will be re-adjudicated by the AOJ.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for a right hand scar and an initial 20 percent disability rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia was denied. All other claims were remanded for further development.

The veteran is granted a 50% rating for PTSD and service connection for a left ankle disability. The claims for right ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of left ankle fracture residuals because VA did not obtain an adequate medical opinion. The Veteran will get a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The appeals for service connection and increased disability rating were dismissed due to an untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of the veteran's right ankle condition because the VA examinations were inadequate. The case will be reviewed again with proper medical opinions.