Ankle Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knee (left knee disability) as secondary to service-connected tendonitis of the left ankle, residual of left ankle fracture avulsion (left ankle disability). The issue of a rating higher than 10 percent for a left ankle disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine condition, right shoulder condition, left hip disability, right hip disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability. The claim for glaucoma remains denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, left ankle degenerative arthritis, and right ankle degenerative arthritis are granted service connection. The skin condition is denied.

The Board granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for a left knee, left thigh, lower back, and left ankle conditions due to new and material evidence. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition was dismissed as it is now moot.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including knee, foot, hip, shoulder, and psychiatric disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development as requested.

The Veteran's left hip condition, right ankle degenerative arthritis, and left ankle tendonitis are granted as secondary to service-connected lower extremity conditions.,Tinnitus is granted as secondary to acoustic trauma in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right wrist conditions, left and right foot conditions, and bilateral pes planus aggravation. The claim for a 70 percent disability evaluation for PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional VA examinations. The claims for lower back condition, left knee condition, acid reflux, hypertension, right ankle condition, right knee condition (secondary), and migraine headaches are being remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service-connected.,Right and left upper extremity radiculopathy are also granted as secondary to the service-connected cervical spine disability.,Residuals of TBI, low back disability, eye disability (to include as due to TBI), and right ankle disability are all remanded for further examination and opinion.,Malaria, heart disability, aortic aneurysm, diabetes mellitus, and sleep disability are also remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted. The claim for an increased rating for other specified depressive disorder has also been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and evaluation of his left hand long, index, ring, little finger disabilities as well as his service-connected right hip disability. The claim for a left ankle disability remains pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.