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

The Veteran's service-connected left knee, bilateral feet, and right shoulder disabilities are being remanded for further examination to determine their current severity.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings in January 2018, prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that there is new and material evidence to reopen the claims for bilateral pes planus, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to decide whether the Veteran qualifies for vocational rehabilitation services due to his service-connected disabilities and work history. The case is being remanded for further evaluation by a VRC or CP.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints and lung disorder, as well as his request for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, are denied. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions due to lack of competent evidence linking them to active service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disorder, bilateral hip and ankle disorders, bilateral foot disorders, vertigo, urticaria, headaches, and TMJ, are remanded due to lack of recent medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's death pension claim was denied because he did not meet the eligibility criteria for death pension benefits, as his service period was less than 90 days and he was discharged due to a pre-existing condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, as they are related to a service-connected right shoulder disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left ankle, left foot, or right foot conditions.,There is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records to assess her current disability levels.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete and requests for these records have not been completed. The Veteran is also requested to provide any additional medical records from private providers, including Dr. Baldwin.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete development and requests for additional information from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being added to the claims file, and the Veteran is required to be provided a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Veteran died in December 2015 and the appellant filed a claim for burial benefits. The Veteran was not receiving VA compensation or pension at the time of his death, nor did he have an original or reopened claim pending. The Board denied the claim as there were no legal grounds to award burial benefits.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's right foot plantar calcaneal spur is rated at 10%.,For the period from December 30, 2009 through October 18, 2018, the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was rated at 30%. From October 19, 2018 onwards, a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and neurological disabilities of the left upper and lower extremities have been granted. The specific diagnoses include bilateral chondromalacia of the knees, sagging of the arches (bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus), and possible cervical spine disability.

The Board is remanding the issue of whether severance pay should be recouped from VA disability compensation benefits due to a $2,849.28 adjustment in the Veteran's VA rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for respiratory disorder, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, and right knee disability due to service. The issues of new and material evidence for these conditions are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for pes planus and costochondritis (chest pain) due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service or relationship to service.