Ankle decisions — 2026

The Veteran's right ankle arthritis has been rated at 10 percent since August 27, 2018. The Board granted a separate rating for right ankle instability.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant, through her authorized representative, withdrew the appeal in writing prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right ankle strain. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and degenerative arthritis, finding that his current disability began during active service with continuity of symptoms to the present.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of complete service treatment and personnel records from the Veteran's time at the United States Naval Academy and his active duty service. The claims will be reconsidered with these records.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral foot disorder, syncope (dizziness), and bilateral tinnitus as there is no current disability of these conditions at any time proximate to the claims.,The Veteran's STRs were reviewed but did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to her claimed disabilities. The VA examinations also found no current disabilities for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to concurrent elections, and his request for higher-level review was pending when he filed an appeal.

The Veteran's back and left hip disabilities are granted as service-connected, with the right ankle disability also being granted.,Service connection for the right ankle disability is granted based on aggravation of a preexisting condition during active duty in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of the aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of elbow, hand and finger, or knee ankylosis. The claims for ankle sprain, hip sprain, lumbosacral sprain (lower back sprain), cervical strain (neck strain), shoulder strain, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded to obtain adequate medical opinions.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been submitted to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, right knee disability, and left ankle disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, left leg disability, and left ankle disability. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his period of active service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because they were not filed within one year of the rating decisions, and no good cause was shown for the delay.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions due to a docketing error and failure to respond within the required time frame.

The Veteran's hair loss and some other conditions are granted service connection, while the right hand disability is denied. The Veteran also has a new rating for his low back condition.

The Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability aggravated her right ankle condition, leading to the grant of service connection for this condition.,Her service-connected left ankle disability also caused her bilateral knee conditions (right and left pes anserine bursitis), resulting in the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the criteria for a qualifying total service-connected disability rating or loss of use of lower extremities.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary 100% evaluation for convalescence due to a May 2019 left ankle surgery is denied as the left ankle disability was not service-connected at the time of the surgery.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle disability, left knee disability, hypertension, vertigo/loss of balance, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions or their relationship to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for heart condition has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral ankle condition has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for back condition has been denied.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hip condition has been denied.