Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower lumbar spine and left ankle conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional development of her medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining all relevant records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder is reopened, and the appeal is granted. The claims of service connection for residuals of left ankle sprain and left hand disorder are not reopened.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation from August 10, 2009, to July 24, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are now rated at 50 percent, effective throughout the appeal period.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder did not cause or aggravate his cannabis use disorder.,For the period prior to June 13, 2015, the Veteran's left knee flexion was not limited to 30 degrees throughout the course of the appeal. Since June 13, 2015, the Veteran's left ankle has not exhibited ankylosis.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder did not cause or aggravate his cannabis use disorder.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for CRPS/RSD, right hand condition, right arm condition, and left ankle condition due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot, left foot, and right ankle disorders are not related to his military service.,The Board also found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right elbow, right ankle, and right knee disorders due to a lack of current disability related to his service. The case is now pending for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents and a need for additional medical opinions on the right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims were dismissed. The rating for left hip replacement with osteoarthritis was dismissed, while the other issues remained pending.

The Board has determined that further development is needed regarding the service connection for lumbar spine degeneration secondary to right ankle injury, and thus the appeal is being remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a neck disability is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral foot and eye disabilities, as well as rating claims for ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The VA will attempt to obtain all outstanding service treatment records, clarify the dates of National Guard service, and provide a comprehensive examination to determine the nature and etiology of his disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for the left ankle scar, left wrist scar, left ankle disability, and left knee disability. The cases are being remanded for further evaluation of the Veteran's left knee, left wrist, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral ankle disabilities due to a lack of positive nexus opinions and the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled examinations over two years.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities, including hip, ankle, foot, and back conditions. The appeals are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for PFB and initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle disability prior to April 1, 2020 are both denied.

The Board has restored service connection for right and left ankle osteoarthritis and strain, and granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete VA examinations and failure to verify his reported stressors. The matter will be returned for further action.