Ankle decisions — 2025

The Board granted an initial increased rating of 20 percent, but no higher, prior to August 6, 2021, for left ankle degenerative arthritis and denied an increased rating above 20 percent since August 6, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, migraines, hypertension, low back condition, left and right lower extremity radiculopathies as secondary to the low back condition, cervical strain with degenerative changes of the cervical spine, left and right upper extremity radiculopathies as secondary to the cervical strain, left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee condition, left and right ankle conditions.

The Board granted service connection for left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, left upper carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist sprain, and right wrist sprain. IBS was denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, neck disability, and left ankle disability. The claims for right knee, right ankle, back, right hand, left hand, left wrist, right wrist, and right shoulder disabilities were remanded.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for a left foot and ankle disability, right knee disability (secondary to left foot and ankle), and left knee disability (secondary to left foot and ankle) due to errors in the October 2023 decision.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded other issues related to her right ankle disability.

The Veteran was granted a 40 percent disability rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, but ratings in excess of 10 percent were denied for right ankle and left Achilles tendonitis disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hand arthritis and remanded claims for acute sinusitis, a bilateral knee disability, a bilateral ankle disability, headaches, right index finger fracture, and loss of focus or speech deficit.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle degenerative joint disease, and tinnitus, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The appeal for initial rating and service connection for various conditions has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for scars of the right foot, right ankle, and left foot due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a migraine disorder and patent foramen ovale (PFO), to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the awards of 10 percent ratings for right and left ankle achilles tendonitis, as it was not factually ascertainable that a 10 percent rating was warranted within one year prior to September 2, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for a left elbow disorder, right ankle disorder, and left ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a left ankle condition and a right ankle condition, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with shin splints. The claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and persistent depressive disorder were remanded.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral knee disorder, and right ankle disorder as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claims for further development, as an adequate medical opinion was not obtained regarding whether the Veteran's left ankle condition is aggravated by his service-connected right ankle or knee conditions and to obtain a retrospective opinion considering functional loss without the ameliorative effects of medication during the relevant period.

The Board granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the remaining claims for further development.