Ankle Board decisions

The veteran's service connection for right and left ankle chronic lateral collateral ligament strain was granted on a direct basis.

The veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as left and right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain.

The veteran's rating for right ankle tendonitis and osteoarthritis was restored to 20% effective March 4, 2020. The case is remanded for further evaluation of a potential higher rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, low back, and right ankle disabilities were granted. The claim for a sleep disorder related to the low back disability was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for left knee instability and service connection for right knee and left ankle disabilities.

The appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been remanded. The Board will review additional records and consider an extraschedular TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including ankle disorders and knee disorders, finding no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left ankle sprain and other related conditions because there is no current disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied. The claims for maxillary sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran will receive a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any right ankle disorder.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action, including obtaining missing medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10% for both right and left ankle disabilities. The decision was based on the evidence showing that the veteran's ankle disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for both right and left ankle disabilities, finding no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the veteran's service.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right ankle disorder, cervical neck disorder, and head scar. The Veteran will be scheduled for examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

Service connection for disabilities of the bilateral knees, shins, ankles, and feet was denied. Service connection for a back disability is remanded.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right and left ankle conditions, as well as right and left knee conditions. The Board found that new and relevant evidence may warrant readjudication.

The veteran's PTSD rating was denied an increase, but the claims for service connection of right and left ankle injuries were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for bilateral ankle disabilities and hearing loss. The Veteran will undergo further examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.