Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted. The case is being remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Veteran's right knee and right ankle disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each since the period on appeal began. The Board has determined that these ratings are appropriate.,Service connection for sleep apnea, a right shoulder disability, and left knee and left ankle disabilities have not been established.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's right ankle disability and obstructive sleep apnea disability are related to his military service. The claims will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for right and left ankle strains, finding that the current conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for kidney damage, left knee disorder, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ankle arthritis remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been found to be related to his military service, and thus granted.,Bilateral hearing loss was not shown during service or post-service, and is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is withdrawn. The Veteran's right ankle pain claim is granted, but the respiratory disability and left foot condition claims are remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete compliance with prior remand directives. The AOJ is instructed to schedule VA examinations, obtain clarification opinions from an appropriate examiner regarding RLE radiculopathy, and ensure that all development actions have been completed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's right and left ankle disorders are rated at 10% each. The Board granted increased ratings to 20% for both ankles based on the findings of a January 2020 VA examination, which showed marked limitation of motion in both ankles.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the effective date for service connection of his right ankle disability and right lower extremity polyneuropathy was denied as timely filed. The earlier effective dates for these conditions were not granted.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection due to Gulf War exposure. Right foot tarsitis and right ankle tendonitis, as well as bilateral eye optic atrophy and migraine headaches are all granted service connection with effective dates prior to February 20, 2014. However, the Veteran's TBI claim has been denied for an earlier effective date.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of low back, left knee, right ankle disabilities and IBS secondary to PTSD. The cases are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot and ankle disorders, as well as a back disorder secondary to those conditions. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's bilateral foot, ankle, and knee conditions are inadequate due to a lack of STRs. The claims are being remanded for new VA medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied as she does not meet the eligibility criteria based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle disorder due to inadequate VA examination and conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various knee, ankle, and shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to incomplete records. The AOJ will attempt to obtain additional medical records and worker's compensation records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ankle and right knee disabilities due to insufficient reasons or bases in the original decision. The case is returned to the Board for further review, including consideration of VA examination opinions.