Ankle Board decisions

The veteran's right ankle sprain and patellar pain syndrome, right knee, have been granted service connection but do not warrant initial compensable evaluations.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral ankle disorder is related to an onset of multisystem complaints after being bitten by sand fleas while serving in Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, and granted service connection for this condition.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings for his disabilities were denied. His keratoconus was found to be a congenital disorder, not compensable. His hypertension did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board also noted that his ankle disorders have resulted in no more than moderate limitation of motion.

The veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to the initial ratings for low back strain, right knee sprain, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, and migraine headaches.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a left shoulder or left foot and ankle disorder due to service, and therefore, denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting an examination to determine if the veteran's right ankle disability is related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as right and left ankle disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining a VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral ankle disability and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle and left middle finger disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board found no current right ankle disorder and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left ankle disability and service connection for a right ankle disability, finding that the evidence did not support granting these benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a bilateral ankle condition or a bilateral knee condition that was present in service, manifested within one year of service separation, or is otherwise related to service. The claim for hypertension remains pending as it requires further development prior to adjudication.

The Board has determined that no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, a bilateral ankle condition, or a skin condition. As such, these claims are denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tarsal tunnel syndrome is denied, but he was granted a temporary total disability rating for August 2003 treatment of the condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for pseudo-gout arthritis of both shoulders or chronic low back disability to include as secondary to the service-connected right knee disability. The veteran's right ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion were limited, but did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed back, bilateral ankle, bilateral knee, and left hip disorders.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between any current disabilities and service.