Ankle Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability, which causes marked limitation of ankle motion, warrants a 20 percent rating. The appeal is granted for this issue.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right ankle disability, low back disability and residuals of a left eye injury. The case is REMANDED to allow for additional examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to work.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records. The issues are whether the Veteran has bilateral knee, ankle, and foot disorders that are related to his military service.

The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral ankle or left foot disabilities, and the VA examinations do not support a finding that these conditions are related to service. The Board finds no evidence of a current diagnosis of a left foot disability.

The Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected right ankle disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in an award of TDIU. The Veteran also received a temporary total disability rating for surgery performed on December 22, 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to work prior to January 2008.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a bilateral leg disability during service and denied his claim for service connection. The Board also noted that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology after service, and therefore denied his claim based on post-service continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's right ankle ligament ossification is granted, but the issues of service connection for back and knee disorders are remanded due to incomplete information or clarification needed.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for further development to address the nature and etiology of any right knee, ankle, or foot disability. The examiner should consider the service medical records showing stress changes on bone scan in November 2008, the February 2010 reserve service medical record, and the November 2010 and April 2014 VA examination reports.

The Veteran's right and left elbow disabilities are each rated at 10 percent, effective August 1, 2011. The RO has not granted any higher evaluations for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left ankle disorder and a left Achilles tendon disorder, finding no in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's current complaints are not related to his military service.,Service connection was granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), found to be due to undiagnosed illness during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's left ankle strain has been rated at 10 percent since April 20, 2010. The Board finds that the disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before a decision can be reached on the merits of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and left ankle fracture was initially denied due to the absence of service treatment records. The effective date has been changed from June 10, 2003, to August 4, 1979, based on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine (back disorder), and right ankle disorder. The Veteran's claims were previously denied but have been reopened due to new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and medical opinions to determine the etiology of his right knee disorder, right ankle disorder, and headaches. Outstanding VA treatment records are also requested.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and extent of the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability. The RO must ensure that any referenced medical evidence is located and reviewed.