Ankle decisions — 2025

Service connection for disabilities of the bilateral knees, shins, ankles, and feet was denied. Service connection for a back disability is remanded.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right and left ankle conditions, as well as right and left knee conditions. The Board found that new and relevant evidence may warrant readjudication.

The veteran's PTSD rating was denied an increase, but the claims for service connection of right and left ankle injuries were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for bilateral ankle disabilities and hearing loss. The Veteran will undergo further examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle strain and migraine headaches was partially granted. The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of a left ankle sprain with tendonitis is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The Board requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is service-connected. The claims for migraines, obstructive sleep apnea, and GERD are being sent back for further review.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for migraine headaches was denied. The veteran was granted a higher rating for migraine headaches but denied higher ratings for rhinitis and other conditions. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The appeal was dismissed without prejudice because the veteran died before a decision could be made. The claims can be resumed by an eligible person within one year of the veteran's death.

The veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy affecting the left lower extremity and a left ankle condition were granted. The claim for a higher disability rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for treatment purposes only under 38 USC Chapter 17 for headaches, chronic sinus disability, angina, psychiatric disability, and right ankle disability. The evidence did not show a current disability or a causal relationship to service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings due to inadequate VA examinations. The veteran will receive new exams and a re-evaluation of their service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for dental issues was denied, but the claim for service connection for a right ankle disability was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection of left hip strain as secondary to left ankle traumatic arthritis was granted.

The veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance (A&A). However, service connection for PTSD and several other conditions was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle sprain and obstructive sleep apnea were granted. The claims for bilateral foot disability and hypothyroidism were remanded.

The Board denied all requested increased ratings for the veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain was denied. The claims for left hip disability, duodenitis, and left ankle disability were remanded for further development.