Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining x-rays of her feet and providing an addendum opinion from a qualified clinician.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing service records and providing addendum opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder and bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's bunions are not service-connected, and the Board finds that there is no evidence to support a secondary relationship between his bunions and his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been service-connected since September 11, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral feet and shin disabilities are related to her military service, granting her claims for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral foot disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that arthritis of the feet was present within one year of separation from active service.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for plantar fasciitis and pes planus prior to April 11, 2015 were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The effective date for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral plantar fasciitis and left great toe fusion prior to January 19, 2016 was granted. However, the claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter is denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the claims for service connection for a neck disorder and bilateral pes planus. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions and to ensure all relevant records are obtained. The Veteran's claim for enhanced SMC under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r)(2) will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint and foot disabilities, including a sleep disorder and hypertension, were denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during his military service or within one year after separation. The Board finds that the Veteran did not have these conditions in service and they are not related to his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not shown to be of such severity as to preclude his participation in any substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that he is precluded from all types of employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board granted service connection for pes planus and Barrett's esophagus with GERD, denied service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, erectile dysfunction, a dental condition for treatment purposes, and a dental condition for compensation.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right AC joint degenerative arthritis, right knee laxity, right knee degenerative arthritis, and pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and medical opinions, to address the issues of service connection for a back disorder, increased evaluations for right foot disability, chondromalacia, left knee, residuals of an injury to the right knee, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), as well as TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral pes planus and bilateral hallux valgus with degenerative changes at the metatarsophalangeal and tarsometatarsal joints, as well as any impact on employment.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis has resulted in very limited function, particularly in regard to balance and propulsion. The Board finds that the symptoms more nearly approximate actual loss of use of the left foot, warranting a maximum schedular evaluation of 40 percent for the entire appellate period.

The Veteran's right and left heel spur syndromes have been rated at 20 percent each, effective as of the date of his request for an increased evaluation.,The Veteran's low back strain issue remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be fully adjudicated.