Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his right ankle disability was denied in the October 1970 rating decision. The Board found no clear and unmistakable error (CUE) as the evidence did not clearly demonstrate moderate limitation of motion, which is required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection of a left ankle sprain, finding that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the veteran. The injury occurred during active duty training (ACDUTRA) and is considered to have been incurred in the line of duty.

The Board has determined that the April 2022 VA examination is inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and a left ankle disability, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities independently.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's current disabilities are being evaluated based on their onset during his honorable service.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, TDIU, and DEA eligibility are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ must obtain the private treatment records from the relevant period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a grant of TDIU.,No effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are granted.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting his allegations of disabilities, with some issues being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 31, 2020 was denied because he did not meet the eligibility requirements under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 and 38 C.F.R. § 17.1002.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability was incurred during active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for initial and compensable ratings for scars, right foot and ankle are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The AOJ is instructed to obtain VA treatment records from August 2019 to January 2020 related to the Veteran's right ankle surgery.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of his National Guard service and insufficient medical opinions. The AOJ will obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral ankle and knee disorders, as well as their relationship to his military service. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including Achilles tendon disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral carpal tunnel disability, bilateral hip and thigh disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, cervical spine disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinitis/sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and groin disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during service or are otherwise related to service.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient information in his claims for the Board to determine if there were any presumptive exposures or other theories of service connection.

The Board has determined that there are no current disabilities of the knees or left ankle, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination for the left ankle disability, and a new examination is needed.

The Board dismissed the appeal of a proposed reduction in disability rating for painful surgical scars, left ankle from 20% to noncompensable (zero%). The Veteran did not file an appeal within one year of receiving notification of the decision.