Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and bilateral ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from July 2010 to the present and an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of her current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected fractured right ankle is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the condition.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records are needed and a VA examination is required to determine the current nature of the Veteran's knee and ankle disabilities, as well as their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special home adaptation grant due to his blindness in both eyes or loss of use of both hands.

The Board denied service connection for various foot, ankle, knee, hip, and low back conditions as well as bilateral eye conditions. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability, bilateral ankle disability, and bilateral foot disability. Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if these disabilities are proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including right shoulder, low back, and right leg disabilities. The claims were previously denied on the merits due to lack of evidence linking current conditions to military service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is pending, as the appeal was withdrawn. The right foot injury with right ankle capsulitis and scars have been granted an increased rating to 20 percent effective February 4, 2009. The low back strain remains at a 10 percent disability rating.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is pending.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right elbow, left elbow tendinitis, right shoulder bursitis, left shoulder disability, bilateral knee chondromalacia, bilateral wrist disability, right ankle disability, left ankle tendinitis, and low back disability have all been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to unclear action on TDIU, and because of a need for additional medical opinions regarding psychiatric disorders and spine disabilities.

The Veteran's right ankle disability has been manifested by subjective complaints of pain, tenderness, and instability. The medical evidence does not show marked limitation of motion or other impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying periods of active duty. The Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and bilateral ankle disorder are also being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records and additional VA medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his right ankle and knee disorders, including a lack of medical records from his incarceration period. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's service dates and determine if his current right ankle disorder is related to service. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected left ankle fracture and asthmatic bronchitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for the left ankle fracture, as it only showed moderate limitation of motion without marked limitation. For the asthmatic bronchitis, the Veteran's condition met criteria for a 30 percent rating but no higher.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current left knee disability may be related to service, raising a reasonable doubt in favor of his claim.,There is no evidence showing continued right ankle problems following service, and the VA examiners have determined that the current right ankle disability is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and attempting to obtain outstanding medical records from the Dominican Republic.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his back disorder and other service connection issues. The case will be returned for further development.