Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's left ankle sprain with shin splints was rated at 10 percent prior to February 27, 2021 and granted a 20 percent rating from that date.,A 20 percent rating is assigned for the Veteran's left ankle disability since February 27, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several conditions, including right hand, right shoulder, left shoulder, and left hand disorders. The claims of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and fibromyalgia were also withdrawn.,Service connection was granted for a right ankle disorder and a left hip disorder.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for back disability, left knee disability, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, left hand disability, right hand disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability due to inadequate opinions addressing both etiology and pathophysiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, ankle disability, and knee disability due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran is required to provide another in-person VA examination with a complete written history and proper rationale.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral ankle disability and lower back disability due to insufficient development of records, including VA treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his in-service injuries and any relevant medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, tonsilitis, right ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, left shin splints, and right shin splints/tendonitis due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service exposure to chemicals and his ongoing symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right ankle injury, left knee condition secondary to residuals of right ankle injury, and right knee condition secondary to residuals of right ankle injury. The claim for service connection for skin condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the case for further development regarding the right ankle condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent and earlier effective date for service connection of status post medial talar dome lesion debridement, right ankle due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 20%, and his right and left leg shin splints are each rated at 10%. The claims for increased ratings remain pending as the issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as he does not have a current disability.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia) is denied due to lack of evidence showing the condition during or proximate to the appeal period, and because alcohol dependence is not service-connected.,The issue of service connection for a left eye disability has been remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding the presence of a current disability.,Service connection for low back joint pain, right knee joint pain, left knee joint pain, right ankle joint pain, and left shoulder joint pain have all been remanded due to insufficient evidence or lack of proper examination.,reasoning_1_sentence_service_connection_for_bilateral_hearing_loss_and_acquired_psychiatric_disorder_direct,confidence_score_0.9

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right ankle, left ankle, right knee, left knee, right hip, and left shoulder disabilities due to lack of evidence showing onset in or causation related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the remaining issues related to polyarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle strain with osteoarthritis and remanded the other issues due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability and a left ankle disability, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are due to injuries sustained during his active duty in September 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, but denied service connection for his left ankle and foot disabilities. The decision is based on a finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, and service connection for other foot conditions (right and left) are dismissed. Service connection for low back disability, bilateral lower extremity neurological condition, pes planus, right and left foot Morton's neuroma, right and left foot hammer toes, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection of left shoulder, left ankle, left big toe disabilities and right hip disability. The cases are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for post-surgical erectile dysfunction on a secondary basis to the right inguinal hernia.,Service connection was denied for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a right ankle disability. The neck disability claim is denied.