Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer was denied service connection as it manifested more than one year after separation and is not shown to be causally related to an in-service injury or disease. The claims for psychiatric, heart, cervical spine, low back, bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot disabilities are remanded due to the failure to obtain examinations and opinions concerning their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed back disability. The right ankle degenerative arthritis and left thigh scar increased ratings are granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right ankle arthritis, right ankle instability, and depression due to new evidence not considered in the previous decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for ratings in excess of 30 percent for right knee total arthroplasty, a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a left ankle disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for eye disability, lumbar spine disability, left elbow disability, and bilateral ankle disability. The reasons included lack of evidence linking these disabilities to service or post-service treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right ankle fracture with chronic sprain, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left ankle disability, and left knee disability due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and changes in VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial increased ratings for his low back and left ankle disabilities due to incomplete VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle disorder, left foot numbness and tingling (left foot disability), right foot numbness and tingling (right foot disability), and gastrointestinal disorder, to include GERD. The issues are related to whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle strain is granted from February 2, 2013 through October 21, 2014 and beginning December 1, 2020. The claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for left knee strain and an initial rating greater than 30 percent for IBS are denied. The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his hip, knee, ankle, and finger disabilities due to inadequate examinations and opinions provided in August 2021. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not of such severity to preclude substantially gainful employment. Additional VA examinations and medical opinions are needed to determine the impact of her service-connected conditions on her employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left elbow disorder and right ankle disorder are related to his service, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of proper examination and consideration of relevant evidence, including pre-service and post-service medical records.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent for marked limitation of motion. The Board finds that a separate compensable rating for left ankle neurological impairment and entitlement to TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a right ankle disorder and a right foot disorder, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the right ankle claim and concluding that there is insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine condition and lower extremity radiculopathies, have resulted in a loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board has determined that the Veteran is eligible for specially adapted housing due to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision could be made on the merits of his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his claims, and a new examination is needed to determine if any left ankle disability is related to military service.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with its February 2020 remand directives and the claims for service connection are again being remanded due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's service periods, inadequate VA examinations, and incomplete medical records.