Ankle decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle pain, reduced the rating for bilateral hearing loss to zero percent, and denied compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis, bilateral tinea pedis, and hypertension. The claims for IBS, foot pain, hand pain, dry eyes, and increased ratings for knee arthritis were remanded.

The veteran's right ankle Achilles tendonitis is rated at 20% due to marked limited motion.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, left knee, left wrist, and left hand disabilities were granted. The effective dates for PTSD, right ankle sprain, and right knee osteoarthritis were set to July 16, 2012. Other issues were remanded.

Service connection for multiple myeloma with joint pain is granted. The veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service is the basis.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right hand and left ankle conditions. It also granted a TDIU from April 9, 2018, to January 22, 2019. However, other issues were dismissed due to withdrawal by the veteran.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for a left Achilles tendon rupture and a right ankle injury due to inadequate examinations and medical opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right ankle disabilities. The Board found that the VA should have obtained medical opinions on these conditions before making a decision.

The veteran withdrew their claims, so the Board dismissed all issues related to service connection for skin disability, lower back degenerative arthritis disability, tinnitus, and a higher rating for left ankle sprain.

The Board denied service connection for both the veteran's lumbar spine condition and right ankle condition due to lack of evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's right ankle and right knee but remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new and relevant evidence. The veteran will receive a hearing notice, new medical examinations, and readjudication of their conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine and bilateral ankle disabilities due to a duty to assist error. The veteran will receive new VA examinations to determine if her symptoms constitute a disability.