Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's right ankle sprain resulted in painful limitation of motion, warranting a 10% rating from December 1, 2013.

The Board has decided the extension of the temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery for a service-connected ankle disability, and has remanded the issues regarding post-convalescence rating in excess of 20 percent for right ankle fracture with residual traumatic arthritis and TDIU.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 20 percent rating for left ankle impingement syndrome and degenerative arthritis, effective August 31, 2020. However, the claim of a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left ankle disability is remanded due to improper reduction.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle disorder, right foot nerve damage, left foot nerve damage, and bilateral foot disorder are remanded due to the need for VA examinations.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and chronic sinus disorder are remanded due to the need for a VA examination and determination of potential TERA exposures.,reasoning_summary

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, both found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected right foot injury.

The Veteran's claims for anxiety, depression, and Meniere's disease have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for other conditions are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right ankle, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an injury noted during his active service and supported by continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The issues of service connection for left ankle, right ankle, bilateral foot (plantar warts), left knee, and right knee disabilities are all now pending.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, including posttraumatic arthrosis and painful scar, is currently rated as 10% for each condition. The appeal is remanded due to the need to reopen claims for service connection of psychiatric and neck conditions.,No specific rating has been assigned for the Veteran's current service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has also been granted for PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and insufficient medical opinions. The case is now pending further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for left ankle, right ankle, left knee, and right knee disabilities. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and requires additional development, including an addendum opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral ankle condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the severity of the left ankle disability prior to May 19, 2021. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 30 percent from February 15, 2022. He also received a TDIU effective from the date of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining service records and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional evidence being generated since January 2021 and not reviewed by the AOJ.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The other issues are remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for left ankle, left shoulder, and jaw disabilities. Service connection for hepatitis C is remanded.