Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hyperlipidemia was dismissed. The claims of service connection for left and right ankle conditions, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, obesity, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depressive disorder, eating disorder, and sleeping disturbances), right knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, right hip pain, left hip pain, neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been reopened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and TDIU due to new evidence added since the December 2020 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's left ankle disability and bipolar disorder with PTSD and alcohol use disorder were evaluated, but the appeal was denied for a higher rating. The Veteran received a 100 percent rating for his bipolar disorder starting May 1, 2018.

The Board denied service connection for right wrist disorder, left wrist disorder, and right ankle arthritis. However, it granted service connection for a skin disorder of the lower lip.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is granted. The right knee disability issue has been dismissed as moot, and the right and left ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability due to new and material evidence submitted. However, the case is remanded as further development is needed before deciding on its merits.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right ankle strain disabilities are rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted due to the lack of marked limited motion of the ankles.

The Veteran's bilateral foot and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection is remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his right ankle disability, right foot fracture, and right eye pinguecula.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ankle degenerative arthritis have been granted service connection. The low back disability secondary to the left ankle is being remanded for further review.,Service connection has been established for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure, and for right ankle degenerative arthritis as a result of overuse secondary to his left ankle condition.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma is rated at 30 percent disabling, and his left ankle disability is rated at 10 percent disabling. The appeal for increased ratings has been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions from the VA examiners. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and expert opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensation under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is denied as he is already in receipt of compensable evaluations for his service-connected disabilities throughout the appeal period. The right ankle disability and hypothyroidism appeals are remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left-hand, right-hand, and bilateral knee conditions. The decision also remanded the Veteran's claim for a left ankle condition due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him totally disabled, thus leaving no question of law or fact to decide regarding the TDIU issue.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to issues with the evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability and left ankle condition due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The claims are now pending for further evaluation.