The Board found that the Veteran's left ankle sprain did not result in residuals and denied service connection for this condition. The Board also determined that hypertension was not directly related to service, but may be aggravated by a service-connected disability (PTSD).
The deciding factor: Service records show no chronic symptoms of a left ankle strain after service, and the Veteran's current left ankle disability is attributed to small spurs on his tibia and calcaneus. Hypertension was found to be aggravated by PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1209151
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher disability rating for GERD and left ankle sprain to allow the AOJ to review additional evidence.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of a left ankle sprain, effective October 1, 2020, and also granted a 20 percent rating for the period of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and orthopedic issues, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that he requires this assistance due to his service-connected conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of a left ankle sprain, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The issues were not remanded for further development.
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