Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2016

The Board has ordered the case REMANDED to the AOJ for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case addressing all issues currently on appeal, including consideration of additional evidence added to the record since the August 2012 statement of the case.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining service treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his bilateral pes planus. The appeal is currently remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran does not have a separate left ankle disability. His left ankle pain is attributed to his service-connected post-tibial tendonitis and pes planus.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis, along with other conditions, has been manifested by symptoms of cramping and curling of the toes which approximates moderate foot symptoms. The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal regarding withholding 97 days of drill pay from his VA pay and allowances has been withdrawn. The issues of entitlement to a compensable disability evaluation for bilateral pes planus and an increased disability evaluation for PTSD are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disability, right index finger disability, and a disability manifested by insomnia and lack of concentration have been denied as there is no evidence of any current disabilities or an etiological relationship to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current leg or foot disabilities, not to include knee disabilities, for VA compensation purposes. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, as well as his xerosis and pes planus were found to be related to service. Service connection was granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appeal is not yet ready for appellate action and has been remanded to obtain additional medical records, provide a new VA examination, and determine whether any current foot disability is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on his current disability levels.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current plantar fasciitis of the left foot and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issue regarding an increased rating for her lumbar spine disability remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection. The right knee disorder issue is pending as it requires additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination to address the etiology of any bilateral foot and bilateral knee disabilities, including plantar fasciitis and patellofemoral chondromalacia of the knees.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a link between the condition and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.,For the period prior to April 23, 2014, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The current disability does not result in severe impairment.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, bilateral heel spurs, bilateral knee disability, left foot disability, and bilateral shoulder disability as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling an RO hearing. The issues on appeal include ratings for various conditions and disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling error, and the Veteran's address of record needs to be confirmed. The Veteran will be scheduled for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed right foot disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disability necessitated immobilization by cast following outpatient treatment on September 14, 2009 until November 13, 2009. The Board granted a temporary total (100%) rating for this period.