Ankle Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral elbow, ankle, and chest pain disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing current diagnoses or functional impairment.,Service-connected oral facial injury with loss of teeth was rated at 30% but the Veteran requested an increase.

The Veteran's request for increased ratings for his right ankle fracture, DJD of the right hand, and residuals of a right fifth metacarpal fracture with deformity is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Board finds that additional evidence and/or an updated examination are needed.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back and right knee conditions. The claims for service connection are not granted as there is no current disability found.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disability is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle strain and lumbosacral strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right hip and knee disorders, as well as his claim for an increased rating for a right ankle disability. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional VA treatment records and undergo another VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip condition, right hip condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's current disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50 percent rating, effective from the date of his death. Increased ratings for residuals of cold injuries to bilateral lower extremities are granted and earlier effective dates are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence to support her assertions of in-service injury or a current disability related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current right ankle disability is related to his service. The Veteran reported an in-service injury, but did not seek treatment and now claims he has had discomfort since then.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, right ankle disability, and ulcers as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to unclear examination regarding the service-connected left foot chronic peroneal tendinitis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further review, including consideration of whether an extraschedular evaluation is warranted and if a TDIU should be granted. The Veteran's right ankle disability affects his ability to work due to pain and decreased range of motion.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and an opinion regarding whether her service-connected disabilities render her permanently and totally disabled.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right ankle condition is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion regarding flare-ups.

The Veteran's skin growths claim was denied. The cervical spine disability and anxiety disorder, NOS with PTSD symptoms ratings were restored to their previous levels. The right ankle disability rating remains at 10%. Effective dates for the increased ratings are not granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to several issues, including service connection for left lower extremity disorders and chronic kidney disease. The Veteran's current service-connected condition does not support a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of audiometry findings.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee patellofemoral syndrome. The cases of right knee and right ankle conditions, as well as the claim for a higher rating for left lateral malleolus avulsion fracture are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for shoulder, bilateral knee, right ankle, and neck disorders due to new and material evidence submitted since the April 2005 rating decision. However, further development is needed as the VA examiners did not consider all relevant in-service treatment records and the nature of the current disabilities.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, which was rated at 20 percent prior to the July 2015 rating decision, is now rated at 40 percent. The Veteran's left lower extremity external cutaneous nerve damage and popliteal nerve damage are both rated at their maximum of 10 percent and 30 percent respectively.