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

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and skin disability are inadequate due to incomplete records. The Veteran is being asked to provide contact information for Chrysler where his medical records can be obtained. Additionally, an addendum opinion is needed regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded five service connection claims due to inadequate scheduling of a VA examination for the Veteran's low back disorder. The other four issues are also being remanded.

A rating of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis with associated pes planus is granted from March 2, 2010 to May 13, 2013.,A rating greater than 50 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis with associated pes planus is denied since the Veteran has been assigned the maximum compensable schedular rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's original claim of service connection for a back disability must be readjudicated de novo considering additional service records received in April 1999. The left foot and vertigo claims are also remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and missing records. The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus, lung disability (COPD and chronic bronchitis), and coronary artery disease ratings need further development.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus were granted a 30% rating, effective May 8, 2014. The condition is manifested by pain on use and manipulation, swelling, tenderness, decreased arch height, and characteristic calluses.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection and initial ratings for various conditions due to additional VA outpatient medical records being added to the file since the last adjudications in March 2015. These records are pertinent to all issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, right hip, and right hand disabilities due to insufficient development. The claims are also being remanded for clarification on whether the Veteran's headaches are secondary to his service-connected GERD.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a lower lip scar. The remaining claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, bladder disorder (including cystitis), and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, and migraine headaches. The remaining issues have been remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, and migraine headaches. The remaining issues have been remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection has not been established for a left foot disability, vision disorder, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, right foot disability, upper and lower extremity disabilities, respiratory disorders, sleep disorder, or psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus with associated ankle pain, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for left foot disability is denied as there was no prior claim filed.,Service connection for vision disorder, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, right foot disability, upper and lower extremity disabilities, respiratory disability, left shoulder disability, neck disability, back disability, sleep disorder, and erectile dysfunction are all denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion in a previous VA examination. The Veteran's current bilateral foot disorder is being evaluated again to determine if it is related to service.

The Board dismissed all claims for effective dates prior to February 19, 2013, and denied the Veteran's service connection claims.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are now granted. The remaining issues related to right knee disability, bilateral pes planus, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, tinea pedis, hypertension, migraine headaches, and sinus condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, manifested by marked limitation of motion, is now rated at 20 percent under the appropriate VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a left foot injury, right foot disability, and left shoulder disability is granted. However, the Board found that additional development was needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities because there is insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's pes planus disability. The Veteran must undergo a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.