Ankle Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle and right foot disability as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the current disabilities were not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, to include foot drop, as well as a left knee disability due to the lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a nexus to military service.

The Board granted service connection for back disability manifested by pain, left shoulder tendinitis, right knee disability manifested by pain, left knee disability manifested by pain, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for a right ankle disorder and denied service connection for a left hip disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for various orthopedic conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation under applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and right heel tendonitis with osteoarthritis of the right ankle were granted ratings, and a TDIU was also granted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left ankle disability, right knee strain, and bilateral lower extremity sciatica due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeal for disability ratings in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and a right ankle sprain.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's left foot hallux valgus and right knee scar, granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability, and denied an increased rating for the right ankle disability.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine spondylosis, a left shoulder condition, and PTSD. The claims for a left knee condition, right knee condition, and right ankle condition were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for right ankle Achilles tendonitis prior to November 10, 2016, and a 10 percent rating from October 25, 2022, for right ankle instability.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for thoracic scoliosis and denied service connection for a left ankle condition.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and right ankle avulsion fracture residuals with peroneal and posterior tibial tendinitis and arthritis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right hip, left hip, and right ankle disabilities to obtain a more complete medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's motions to revise on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) for both October 28, 2021 and March 4, 2022 decisions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but denied the claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for right ankle degenerative changes, and service connection for lupus nephritis.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disability and a right Achilles tendon disability, while dismissing the appeal for a right ankle disability. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for further development as there has not been substantial compliance with a previous remand, and additional medical opinions are needed.

The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, alopecia areata, hypertension, sleep apnea, parathyroid cancer, cardiomegaly, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and arthritis of the bilateral feet, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and hands.