Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's initial increased rating of 20 percent for his left ankle disability, effective from August 31, 2017, is granted. Prior to this date, the disability was rated at 10 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, finding that his current condition is related to an injury sustained during active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle condition as there is no current diagnosis of such and no evidence of functional impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia and remanded the issues of service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, rhinitis (h. pylori infection), and dyshidrotic eczema.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, thoracic spine, left and right ankle, left and right foot, and skin disorders have been denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his military service.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus has been remanded due to the failure to attend VA examinations without showing good cause.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical nexus opinions and the need to obtain additional evidence, including Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's right ankle disability has been granted a 10% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's service-connected right ankle scars have not met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and right shoulder disability. The Veteran's claim for a right ankle disability is remanded due to inadequate development.,Service connection for headaches remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected right ankle disability is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right ankle disability and his service-connected conditions, as well as continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's service-connected knee and ankle disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment starting in May 2009, leading to a TDIU effective date of May 31, 2009.

The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claims at this time.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was withdrawn, while the remaining claims are being reviewed again due to lack of recent VA treatment records and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and degenerative arthritis of the right ankle, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of July 15, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has denied service connection for left ankle and left knee disabilities, as well as cervical spine disability. The claims of urinary incontinence and psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depressive disorder) are secondary to a lumbar spine disability.,Service connection is also denied for the Veteran's lumbar disc herniation at L4-L5 S/P laminectomy; spondylosis and right sided radiculopathy, as well as his cervical spine disability. The Board has remanded these claims for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left ear hearing loss, right and left ankle disabilities, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity sciatica, and left lower extremity sciatica, must be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent VA examination and for consideration of new rating criteria. The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20%.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left ankle disability and its relation to service.

The Veteran's right ankle strain is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,Bilateral hearing loss has not been established as a disability for VA purposes.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and OSA have not been granted.,Service connection for headaches has not been granted.,The Veteran's left ankle strain is remanded for further evaluation.