Ankle Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's left ankle disability, manifested by pain and limited motion, does not warrant a higher rating than 10 percent.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, and his left foot disability is also rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right shoulder scar is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. His left ankle scars are not compensable.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and authorization forms.

The Veteran's kidney stones have been granted a 10% rating effective September 22, 2016. The other issues were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle disability had its onset during service and granted service connection. For his bilateral hearing loss, the Board found no evidence of a compensable rating as there was no significant impairment in either ear.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to missing medical records. The VA will obtain the necessary records and associate them with the claims folder.

The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 10 percent under the criteria for degenerative arthritis, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of marked limitation of motion.,Prior to February 16, 2010, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury, bilateral ankle disability, and headaches. However, further development is needed to determine the etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for his left hip, left ankle, or low back conditions. Therefore, service connection on any basis is denied.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the medical records do not show any in-service injury or disease that could be linked to his current condition.

The Veteran's left leg and ankle disabilities are being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his left leg disability. The issues on appeal include service connection for these disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain warrants an initial rating of 20 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left or right foot disabilities, other than a service-connected right foot callus. The bilateral ankle disability is also denied as there is no evidence of osteoarthritis within one year following service discharge.,There is no competent evidence of a current left foot disability throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's left ankle condition was granted a 20 percent rating. For his left foot plantar fasciitis, he received increased ratings in two periods: prior to May 19, 2014 (10 percent), and from May 19, 2014 to March 2, 2017 (30 percent). The Veteran's claim for a higher rating after March 2, 2017 was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate opinions in a previous VA examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeal on all issues currently before the Board.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right ankle disability was not incurred or aggravated by any period of service, including his reserve service. The preponderance of evidence did not support a relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not preclude him from securing substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for various disabilities, including ankle, knee, hip, and lower extremity neuropathy, all claimed as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The case is being remanded for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability and right Achilles tendon rupture as secondary to his service-connected left ankle and/or left knee disabilities have been denied.