Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of his hands or feet, nor does he have a severe burn injury. Therefore, he is ineligible for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's right ankle tendonitis with degenerative arthritis has not manifested with marked limitation of motion or ankylosis, and therefore a higher disability rating is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to need regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a supplemental opinion considering the ameliorative effects of medication on his right ankle fracture residuals.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus granting TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right shoulder disabilities have been granted. The claims for right ankle and hip disabilities are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of arthritis in both ankles and knees due to improper procedural requirements.

The Veteran's tinnitus, right knee disability, left knee disability, neck disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are all granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar spine, right knee, left knee, and left ankle disabilities due to duty to assist errors. Additional VA examinations are required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle degenerative joint disease is related to his active duty service.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's left knee tendonitis and degenerative arthritis are related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted a temporary total evaluation for left ankle tendonitis with shin splints and post ankle arthroscopy with debridement and synovectomy requiring convalescence from April 1, 2020, through November 1, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, left shoulder disorders, right shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, left ankle disorder, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral knee disorders, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work history. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for left ankle arthritis and sprain has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew their appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and left knee disorders due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran contends his current conditions are related to his active service, but the VA examinations did not address whether his symptoms caused a functional impairment of earning capacity.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical examination and review of evidence.

The Veteran's left ankle, left hip, lower back, and right ankle conditions are found to be service-connected due to aggravation of preexisting conditions during active service.

The Board found no current disabilities of the bilateral legs or ankles and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip condition, including need for replacement, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle fracture.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various ankle, knee, shoulder, and wrist conditions due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.