Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's right ankle disability has been manifested by marked limitation of motion, but not ankylosis. The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to a 20 percent initial disability rating for his residuals of a right ankle fracture with tendonitis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining National Guard and Reserve service records, providing an addendum opinion regarding his right foot gout, right ankle condition, and stomach condition, and readjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to service and the Board finds that she has a current diagnosis of this condition. The other psychiatric disorders are not currently addressed as they were not specifically mentioned in her claims or during the hearing.

The Veteran's right elbow epicondylitis was found to have begun during service and is therefore granted service connection. The other issues are not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his left ankle disability and right ankle condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of this condition is related to his active duty service in Vietnam. The claim for residuals of sprained right ankle was reopened, but denied as new and material evidence had not been received. Service connection for low back disability and hypertension were also granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and DJD, right Achilles tendonitis, and left ankle strain are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the retrieval of pertinent VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted, as the evidence shows that his current tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure. The issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a fractured left tibia remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ankle disability is related to an in-service injury, and therefore service connection for this condition is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of right ankle sprain, left tibia fracture, bilateral shin splints, or a left knee injury and therefore denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the service connection matters for additional development based upon the Veteran's Southwest Asia Theater of Operations (SWATO) service. The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for his hip, knee, and ankle disabilities as due to an undiagnosed illness or fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been withdrawn. The remaining issues are remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed right ankle disorder and his bilateral hip disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right ankle sprain is currently manifested by moderate limited motion, and she is granted an initial 10 percent rating.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have any current disability due to his claimed right ankle disability, left foot frostbite, or bilateral wrist burns which could be attributed to active service or any incident of service. Therefore, the claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss, sleep disorder, ankle disorder, swelling of joints, and dizziness are also addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in the May 2015 VA examination report and deficiencies in compliance with Correia v. McDonald.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, back injury and right ankle disorder due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were aggravated during service or otherwise related to military service.