Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his hearing request and appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The claim to reopen a previously-denied service connection for fallen arches was also denied, as was the claim regarding CUE in the January 1997 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the conditions listed in his claims. The VA made all reasonable efforts to assist him, but he failed to report for scheduled examinations and missed a hearing.

The Board denied service connection for osteoarthritis of the right hip, knee, and ankle. The Veteran's pre-existing right hip disorder was not aggravated by his military service.

Service connection has been granted for post-traumatic degenerative arthritis of the right ankle and lumbar spine chronic muscular strain. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings and an earlier effective date for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder is service-connected, resolving doubt in her favor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records from the Social Security Administration and clarification of his desire for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left ankle sprain, finding that there are no current residuals and arthritis was not present to a disabling degree within one year post-service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling examinations, and readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for a lumbar spine disorder. The right ankle disorder claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Board has granted a separate 30 percent rating for the severe foot injury, effective December 3, 2004. The Veteran's left ankle disability remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if his current ankle disability is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further examination and development of evidence regarding the Veteran's left ankle disability.

The Veteran's service-connected right thigh and left ankle shell fragment wounds have not been found to warrant evaluations in excess of the current ratings. The TDIU claim has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and unfulfilled requests.

The Veteran's service-connected knee, ankle, shoulder, and elbow disabilities have not met the criteria for a higher initial evaluation throughout the appeal period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and ankle disabilities, as well as his requests for increased ratings. The appeals have been remanded multiple times due to procedural issues.