Ankle Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service hazardous noise exposure and remanded for further examination of his PTSD and right ankle condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for schedular or extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected lumbar myositis, right and left ankle disabilities. The ratings for these conditions are being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for TBI, right wrist disability, and right ankle disability are remanded due to the need for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and an initial compensable rating for a left ankle scar. The Veteran's bilateral flat feet were granted a 50% rating effective May 7, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 5, 2015 due to his employment history. The issue of an increased rating for the right foot and ankle disability is remanded as additional medical opinions are needed. The issue of SMC is also remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus, low back pain with cauda equina syndrome and degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and neurogenic bladder have all been granted service connection.,The VA examiner found no nexus between the Veteran's in-service injuries and his current disabilities, but the Board affords this opinion low probative value due to its inadequacy.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a right ankle disorder is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a right foot disorder is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus. The cases of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and MDD, entitlement to service connection for varicose veins, and entitlement to service connection for right ankle condition are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disorder, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeals during a hearing.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD and sleep disturbances) has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last rating decision.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right knee and shoulder strains, left foot plantar fasciitis, left and right ankle disabilities, and a claim for TDIU. The claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records, conducting new examinations, and issuing notice letters regarding the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination for the right ankle disability.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, attributing it to the Veteran's obesity and age rather than his PTSD. The claim for dry eye was also denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.,For both left and right ankle conditions, the Board found that there were no in-service diagnoses or complaints related to these issues, and thus denied service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient nexus opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran's left shoulder, fibromyalgia condition, right and left ankle disorders are all being reviewed further.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development. The case is also being returned for additional examination as the Veteran refused a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims.,No new evidence or changes in disability status were presented, and all issues on appeal are now closed.

The Board has remanded the claim for a left ankle disorder due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding her symptoms and service connection.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5271, and a higher rating of 30 percent is granted for marked limitation in motion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient review of relevant service treatment records.,Your current rating for a right thumb disability is consistent with the currently assigned 10 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hand disability and bilateral ankle, foot, and toe disabilities due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service or any other relevant factors.