Ankle Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ankle osteoarthritis and granted it, finding that new evidence received since the last denial shows a current diagnosis of osteoarthritis. However, the Board also found that there is no causal link between the Veteran's in-service injury and his current condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left ankle degenerative arthritis with residuals, status post joint fusion and ankylosis have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disability due to inadequate examination and missing treatment records. The case is returned to the Board for further review, including an adequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives, specifically regarding obtaining an updated VA examination and a retrospective opinion addressing the severity of the Veteran's right ankle condition since May 2016.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease, and intravertebral disc syndrome in the lumbar spine are service-connected.,Patellofemoral pain syndrome in the left knee is also service-connected.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective November 20, 2019. The case has been remanded due to inadequate development of the issue.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The remaining claims for bilateral hearing loss, mid/lower back disorder, right hand disorder, left ankle disorder, and left foot disorder are remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, but denied the claims for right shoulder, left shoulder, left-hand, and left elbow disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, chipped teeth, and right ankle condition. The Board found no nexus between the current disabilities and service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for eczema has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for left knee condition associated with degenerative arthritis, left ankle.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and information regarding his employment status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current left ankle tendonitis and his in-service injury in April 1997.

The Veteran has withdrawn all appeals, including those related to increased disability ratings and service connection.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including low back, right ankle, right wrist, pubic ramus fracture residuals, left foot, head injury residuals, and migraine headaches, finding that the in-service injuries were not incurred in line of duty due to the Veteran's alcohol intoxication.

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral ankle disability. The claims for bilateral elbow and wrist disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ankle and left wrist conditions due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The RO must secure new medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to service, including documented complaints of pain during discharge examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle disability and back disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various foot and ankle disorders, as well as a right knee disorder. The remand requires additional opinions to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, finding that the current disability is etiologically related to multiple in-service right ankle injuries sustained during active duty.

The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 10 percent prior to August 19, 2016 and at 30 percent effective that date. The right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent.,Prior to August 19, 2016, the Veteran's right ankle disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating. Effective August 19, 2016, it met criteria for a 30 percent rating. The right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent.,The effective date of the increased 20 percent rating for the right shoulder disability is denied.