Ankle Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for right thigh/leg condition, right ankle condition, and left knee/leg condition due to insufficient evidence in previous VA examinations. The Veteran's conditions are causing constant pain and discomfort.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss of use of one or both feet, permanent vision impairment of both eyes, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip. Therefore, the Veteran is denied eligibility for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience. Therefore, the claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of his claimed periods of active duty and additional verified service records are needed. The AOJ must readjudicate the claims with consideration of all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for COPD and increased ratings for lymphedema of the bilateral lower extremities and right ankle disability due to insufficient development or examination results.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of the neck, hips, knees, ankles or feet at any time during the pendency of his claims. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for right elbow joint pain, left elbow joint pain, right foot joint pain, left foot joint pain, back pain, right ankle joint pain, left ankle joint pain, right knee joint pain, left knee joint pain, and right shoulder joint pain. The Regional Office must obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability was incurred in service and granted service connection for it.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities have been dismissed. Effective May 24, 2010, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right upper extremity neuropathy have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including lower back pain, ankle injuries, flat feet, and complex regional pain syndrome. The AOJ needs to obtain specific information about the Veteran's periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA) during his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with pseudoseizures, obstructive sleep apnea, and right ankle disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability and remanded the issues of service connection for neck and left ankle disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's right ankle condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis need to be re-evaluated considering his lay statements regarding symptoms and treatment in service.

The Board has remanded three service connection claims: for a left ankle disorder, a left foot disorder, and melanoma of the left foot. The appeals are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's back disability is granted a 20 percent rating effective from March 16, 2011. The left ankle disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since August 1, 2012. From January 29, 2020, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain, left ankle strain, and left knee disability based on the Veteran's lay reports of symptoms starting in service.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, right ankle injury, right shoulder injury, and low back injury due to potential outstanding service treatment records. The psychiatric disability claim is also remanded for a new VA examination.