Ankle Board decisions

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for each and every issue listed on any decision issued within the past year, as the notice of disagreement was not received within one year of the decision.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux and remanded the claims for a right ankle disability, lower back disability, radiculopathy, hip disabilities, and pes planus due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for ED, and assigned initial disability ratings of 50 percent for migraine headaches, 10 percent for post-traumatic dizziness, and 20 percent for right and left ankle strains. The claims for increased ratings and TDIU were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits was denied because she did not have an employment handicap and was able to obtain suitable employment consistent with her abilities, aptitudes, and interests.

The claim for service connection for a residual ankle disorder due to recurrent soft tissue infection with cellulitis of the left lower leg is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board remands the claims for further development to correct duty to assist errors, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine strain, hypertension, right ankle strain, left ankle strain, right hand tenosynovitis, left hand tenosynovitis, a right hip disability, and a left hip disability. The appeal was dismissed for sleep apnea, vertigo, a left knee disability, headaches, and coronary artery disease. Tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied higher ratings.

The Board granted service connection for right knee strain, left knee strain, right ankle strain, and sinusitis. The claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD and right shoulder impingement syndrome were denied.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye disorder and remanded several other issues, while granting restoration of the 30 percent evaluation for migraines effective from April 5, 2023.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's left ankle disability and remanded claims for service connection of plantar fasciitis and knee disability secondary to his service-connected left ankle.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle, left ankle, left knee, and right knee conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's service.

The Board granted service connection for right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome as secondary to the service-connected right knee anterior cruciate ligament sprain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a right ankle disability for readjudication as new and relevant evidence has been received.

The appeal for a 10 percent disability rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities is dismissed as the Veteran has been in receipt of a compensable disability rating throughout the period on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for a neck condition, radiculopathy in both upper extremities, and a left ankle disability. The Veteran was also granted an initial 30 percent rating for right knee limitation of flexion but denied a higher rating for the same condition.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle pain, upper and lower extremity nerve impairments, and a compensable rating for service-connected headaches.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no current disability of hearing loss. The claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle condition, a bilateral foot condition (hallux rigidus), and bilateral plantar fasciitis were remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the service connection of lumbosacral strain status post-surgery, back scar associated with lumbosacral strain status post-surgery, right ankle strain, and medial compartment narrowing of the left knee, but denied increased ratings for these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a left ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea secondary to allergic rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. A 70 percent rating was also granted for major depressive disorder.

The appeal for service connection for depression was granted, while the claims for service connection for various other disabilities were denied.