Ankle decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for left ankle, right ankle, PFB, and headaches. The claims for left knee disability, ulcer condition, asthma, and hearing loss were remanded.

The appeals for the rating of the right shoulder and service connection for back pain were dismissed due to untimely filing. The claims for ankle pain, migraine, and bilateral hearing loss were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, athletes foot, dehydration, gastrointestinal issues, left knee disability, left ankle strain, left foot pain, low back disability, insomnia, and suicidal ideation. The Veteran's in-service experiences were not corroborated or related to hostile military activity.

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further examination. The Veteran's service in Southwest Asia will be considered.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for hypertension, left ankle condition, and left knee condition were granted.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted a 20% rating for right knee strain effective February 18, 2021.

The veteran's right and left ankle disabilities are rated at 20 percent due to marked limited motion.

The Board denied increased ratings for left plantar fasciitis, Peyronie's disease with erectile dysfunction and varicocele, and right ankle tendinitis. The claims for service connection for eustachian tube disorder and urinary condition were remanded.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle disability, right foot condition, left foot condition, and back injury. The Board needs more medical opinions to decide these claims.

The appeal for service connection of a back condition and right ankle condition was dismissed because the issues were already resolved in favor of the veteran.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a left foot disability. The VA needs to get a better medical opinion on whether the veteran's left foot issues are related to his service.

The veteran's ratings for right knee limitation of extension and instability were restored to 20% effective June 27, 2022. The rating for right knee limitation of flexion was increased to 30%. Issues regarding service connection for left hip, right hip, and right ankle conditions were remanded.

The veteran's left ankle condition is rated at 40% and they are granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left ankle disability and nerve conditions in both lower extremities. The Board will consider new evidence on remand.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for left ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence did not demonstrate a relationship to military service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left foot disability, right foot disability, and right ankle disability. The evidence did not show that these conditions were related to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and a bilateral ankle disability as secondary to a flat foot disability. The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these disabilities.

The veteran is granted a 20% disability rating for their left ankle condition effective May 3, 2016. Other issues related to carpel tunnel syndrome and cervical spine condition are remanded for further review.