Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected osteoarthritis of the right ankle is remanded due to inadequate examination reports and need for clarification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ankle sprain and instability due to a lack of recent VA treatment records, an updated VA Form 21-8940, and a VA examination. The claims are also remanded as the criteria for rating musculoskeletal disabilities were amended effective February 7, 2021.

The Board has remanded the claim for a left ankle disability due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current complaints constitute a compensable disability and if so, whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied.,Service connection has been granted for the Veteran's bilateral ankle condition as secondary to his service-connected pes planus. The Board finds that more development is needed for the remaining issues.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and bilateral finger condition are both remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection has been denied for the Veteran's bilateral finger condition as secondary to his service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 8, 2020 is dismissed. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and unclear evidence regarding his claimed disabilities. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records, and a comprehensive physical and mental health examination will be conducted to determine if any of the claimed conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an anxiety disorder, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently service connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ankle disability and bunions, including as secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia or a left ankle disability. The RO should obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for new VA examinations to address the issues of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and his left ankle condition and right knee strain are both rated below the maximum allowed. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for right ankle, right lower leg, low back, and flat feet disabilities is granted.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various psoriatic arthritis conditions, but has remanded these issues due to additional development being necessary.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriatic arthritis is being remanded as there are still unresolved questions regarding whether his current conditions are related to his pre-existing psoriasis and left-hand psoriatic arthritis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle sprain and right knee disorder, finding no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a left ankle disability due to further development and examination.

The Board has remanded several service connection and rating claims due to the need for additional medical opinions, treatment records, and consideration of the Veteran's testimony.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, ankle disorders, knee disorders, and back disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, right shoulder, and right knee disabilities. The case is remanded for further development regarding these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient development and consideration of all pertinent evidence.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in February 2022 are inadequate and requires remand for further examination to comply with the requirements of Sharp v. Shulkin, 29 Vet. App. 26 (2017).

The Board has granted service connection for recurrent right ankle sprain residuals, finding that the condition originated during active service.

The Board has dismissed all the appeals regarding service connection and rating for various conditions, including tinnitus, neck disability, knee and hip disabilities, ankle disability, depressive disorder with panic disorder, and back disability. The decision is due to the Veteran's death.