Ankle Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals, fracture left tibia and fibula, midshaft was dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for neck scars was dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot, left foot, right ankle, left ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The heart disability issue is dismissed. Service connection for PTSD, vertigo, plantar fasciitis, TBI, left wrist, bilateral ankle, bilateral elbow, and bilateral hand disabilities are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for status post right ankle osteomyelitis with a right below the knee amputation, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that his disability was caused or aggravated by his service-connected peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for the left ankle condition before a decision was made.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, a low back disability, left thigh disability, right thigh disability, left lower leg disability, right lower leg disability, and left ankle disability, all claimed as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus.,The Board also denied service connection for a right ankle disability, which was not explicitly addressed in the decision summary but is part of the issues listed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a skin condition and a right ankle disorder due to inadequate VA medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right elbow bursitis, bilateral hearing loss, and a right ankle condition due to inadequate examinations and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected residuals of right ankle sprain due to a lack of adequate medical evidence and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a left ankle condition, right ankle condition, and kidney disease as secondary to bilateral ankle conditions and a service-connected low back disability.,The Veteran's bilateral ankle conditions are not related to his in-service injuries.

The Veteran's heart disability, gout, and acquired psychiatric disorder were denied as not related to service or service-connected conditions.,Service connection was not established for any of the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, characterized as a left ankle sprain and degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, is granted.,There is no current clinical diagnosis of asthma or any other respiratory conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for calcaneal spur, left foot and ankle; disabilities of the feet to include plantar fasciitis and bilateral pes planus; diabetes mellitus, Type II; TBI; and psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The issues are related to service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, left and right ankle disabilities. The claims are now pending for further development.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for his left ankle scar is being remanded due to concerns about the accuracy of the VA examination report and the need for further assessment.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions regarding scheduling of VA examinations for the service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and remands the cases for further development, including obtaining a new examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, right ankle, left shoulder, cervical spine, and bilateral eye disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cellulitis of both ankles and bilateral foot condition.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various conditions, with some granted and others denied. The decision is mixed as it addresses both granted and denied claims.