Ankle Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected right ankle disability is rated at 30 percent, and his combined rating includes a 60 percent rating for asbestosis. The Board finds that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disorder, right shoulder disability (other than a scar), left knee disability, or bilateral ankle disability related to his military service. The claim for a left knee scar is denied as there is no evidence of chronic worsening due to service. Service connection was also denied for pes planus.

The veteran's residuals of right ankle fracture are productive of moderate limitation of motion, tenderness, and pain with exertion. The VA finds that the criteria for a higher evaluation have not been met.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's right ankle disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The veteran is seeking service connection for injuries to his left ankle, including recurring sprains, ligament damage, and arthritis. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed before a decision can be made.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities were denied. The left ankle disability was evaluated at 30 percent, and the chronic tendinitis of the left hip was not rated higher than 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left ankle fracture, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently shown ankle disability that is attributable to his period of military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his post-traumatic headaches and left ankle disability, but found that no new and material evidence had been received to reopen his claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The RO granted an increased rating to 30 percent for the right knee injury with residual laxity, but denied higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from chronic right knee or right ankle disabilities, nor does he have PTSD. Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities are so severe as to prevent him from engaging in substantial gainful employment.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and development.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal for his claims of service connection and increased evaluation, resulting in those determinations becoming final.

The VA has determined that the veteran's left ankle disability, which is productive of disablement compatible with marked limited motion, warrants a 20 percent evaluation. The claim for an increased evaluation beyond this rating is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. Service connection was granted for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the right knee, but not for residuals of a fracture to the right ankle or residuals of distal radius fracture of the right wrist (major).

The VA determined that the veteran's right ankle disability, which resulted from a post-operative procedure and arthroscopic ligament reconstruction, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's initial non-compensable rating for hemorrhoids with anal fissure and polyps has been granted.,The veteran's initial 10 percent rating for left ankle fracture residuals has been granted.

The Board has ordered the RO to contact the veteran and ask for specific information regarding his ankle injuries, and also advise him of alternate evidence he can provide. The case will then be reviewed again to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen his claims for service connection.

The VA has determined that the appellant's right ankle disability, currently rated at 20 percent, does not warrant a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology and medical evidence.