Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,The Veteran's right ankle disability does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, and TDIU is granted based on the combined effect of multiple disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left ankle fracture, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that any current disability is more likely due to a fall in 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for left ankle arthritis as secondary to a service-connected right ankle sprain with degenerative arthritis. Service connection for the low back disorder is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities due to insufficient examination findings and lack of consideration of certain factors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that any current right ankle disability is not related to his period of active duty service. The Board also found insufficient evidence to support a secondary service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for left shoulder, right foot, and left foot bone spurs.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination addressing the Veteran's lay statements and in-service ankle sprain with residual swelling and pain.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to various joints and pain conditions, but the Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if any of these conditions are service-connected.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's knee disabilities, including entitlement to increased ratings and TDIU prior to July 1, 2013. The examination of his knees is also required.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral flat feet, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and left knee disability due to potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions during service. Additional evidence is needed and an expert opinion is required.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current right knee and ankle conditions are related to service, as well as whether any existing low back condition is related to service. The examiner will also address whether these conditions are secondary to other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lumbar strain, cervical spine arthritis, anxiety, and left ankle disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle disability, lumbar spine disability, skin disorder, and tuberculosis (TB) were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology is not established; and the disabilities are not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity (PN RUE), left upper extremity (PN LUE), and bilateral lower extremities (PN BLE) were manifested with moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, sciatic nerve, respectively.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle and left knee disabilities due to incomplete medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his combined disability ratings did not meet the schedular requirements and there was insufficient evidence showing he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right ankle disability and his service.

The Board denied service connection for right and left shin splints, right and left foot disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities due to a lack of evidence of current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reports of left ankle, left knee and right knee symptoms during service are credible. The case is being remanded to obtain new VA examinations to address the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left foot hallux valgus, right and left ankle conditions due to secondary service connection. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to his service or service-connected bilateral pes planus.