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

The Board dismissed all appeals related to left ear hearing loss, left foot plantar fasciitis, right ear hearing loss, and the rating for right foot plantar fasciitis. The appeal regarding a higher rating for IVDS with DDD of the thoracolumbar spine is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and SMC based on housebound status due to incomplete development. The AOJ needs to readjudicate these issues after obtaining additional evidence.

The Board has not made a decision on the service connection claim due to insufficient information. The case is being remanded for an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding the Veteran's ongoing skin disability of the hands and feet, including whether it is related to Gulf War exposures.

The Board has denied service connection for a left foot disability due to the lack of evidence of a current disability. The right foot disability issue is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the right foot disability claim was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The peroneal mononeuropathy claim is also granted.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a dental disability and foot disabilities. The RO is directed to obtain VA treatment records, schedule examinations, and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, but has remanded them for further development to clarify periods of active service and obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain missing service treatment records and military personnel records, as well as VA examinations to address the etiology of her claimed left knee condition and bilateral shin splints.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including plantar fascitis, have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder disability and bilateral pes planus as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the preexisting conditions did not worsen beyond their natural progression during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back, left ankle, neck, right ankle, and left foot disabilities, have been denied as the evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.,Service connection has also been denied for a mental disability, headache disability, sleep apnea, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of various disabilities, including PTSD, right hand/wrist disability, lumbar spine condition, left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Board has also determined that verification of the Veteran's in-service stressors is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for neck, back, right knee, right foot, and left foot disabilities due to insufficient rationale in the VA examinations and the need for updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral foot condition (plantar fasciitis), and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various foot, knee, back, and hand disabilities due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted clothing allowances for the 2015 calendar year for hydrocortisone cream, right and left ankle braces, and right and left knee braces. Clothing allowances have been denied for custom insoles due to their effect on shoes.

The Veteran's TBI and bilateral snowflake degeneration claims are remanded for further development. The left knee and right foot disability ratings are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, left knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral eye disability, and bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a nexus between the disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral arm disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral foot disability as these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's bilateral heel spurs and plantar fasciitis were denied as the evidence did not show moderate disability, which is required for a compensable rating.