Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's right foot disability is currently under review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, foot disorders, knee disorders, ankle disorder, and headache disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of his periods of Naval Reserve service and obtaining any associated personnel records.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon was not related to his in-service polyps and subsequent removal. The cancer site was independent from where the polyps were removed.

The Veteran's right foot conditions, including plantar fasciitis and flat feet, have already been service-connected. The Board denies a new claim for service connection as there are no other right foot conditions to grant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right foot disability is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right hand, toe, leg, or foot disability. Therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no evidence to support higher ratings or service connection based on his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back, neck, and left foot disabilities are not related to service or any other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was rated at 10 percent prior to September 22, 2017. As of September 22, 2017, the disability is rated at 30 percent.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion for revision of a May 1988 decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error due to insufficient specificity in the allegations.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for medical opinions regarding right shoulder and knee disorders.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for pes planus, and will remand the case for further development regarding the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's hepatitis B and Dupuytren's contracture in both hands have been granted service connection. The Board has found that the Veteran had these conditions prior to his entry into service, but they were not noted at any time during service.,Regarding the right wrist disability, the Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for osteoarthritis of the right wrist from March 1, 2014 onward. The Board found that this condition is related to his service-connected bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected flat feet disability, and to differentiate symptoms caused by this condition from those caused by nonservice-connected gout.

The Board found that the Veteran's right foot disability existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying service connection for his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disabilities and right inguinal hernia prevent him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, warranting consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and failure to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance at a higher level of care, finding that he did not meet the criteria for anatomical loss or use of extremities as defined by 38 C.F.R. § 3.350(f).

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently evaluated at 10 percent and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating.