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

The Veteran's claims of service connection for neutropenia, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including GAD, PTSD, depression), bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis have been reopened. The new evidence supports the claim that his current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for bilateral knee braces was denied, but her claim for a back brace was granted due to wear and tear on her clothes.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral pes planus, and to obtain any outstanding medical records relevant to the appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral valgus heels, bilateral valgus forefeet, bilateral pes planus, hallux valgus left foot, and metatarsus adductus left foot, are granted as service connected due to aggravation of a pre-existing condition during active duty.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for bilateral pes planus was dismissed. His claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been granted.,The Board also remanded the issue of an increased rating for right ankle DJD due to insufficient clinical findings in the VA examination report.

The Veteran's request to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted. However, his claim for direct service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity disabilities render him nearly so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and missing records.

The appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disability is REMANDED.,The appeals for service connection of bilateral foot and lumbar spine disabilities are GRANTED.,The appeal for service connection of basal cell carcinoma of the nose is GRANTED.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot disorder and bilateral pes planus due to outstanding private treatment records from Dr. R.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder disability, low back disability, bilateral foot disability, heart disability, skin disorder (claimed shaving problems), and allergic rhinitis due to environmental hazard exposure. The Veteran is presumed to have had environmental exposures during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral flat feet disability is related to service, and to verify his periods of active duty and ACDUTRA during his Naval Reserve service.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and lumbosacral strain have been granted service connection, with the lumbosacral strain receiving a disability rating of 40 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis were found to have worsened prior to September 3, 2014. The effective date for a 50% evaluation is set at September 3, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, and bilateral pes planus due to missing VA treatment records from 2014 to the present. These records are needed to properly assess the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for pes planus due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for cervical spine injury, headaches, lower back/spine condition, left hip condition, and right and left ankle disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The effective date of service connection remains unknown as no new evidence was received.

The appeal concerning service connection for avascular necrosis and compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is dismissed. Service connection for renal cancer, PTSD, bilateral foot disability, and lumbar spine disease is granted with a 70% initial rating for PTSD effective July 27, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected plantar warts of the left and right feet are being remanded for further evaluation due to increased severity since his last examination in May 2014.