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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities, as well as COPD. Additional development is needed including obtaining updated VA treatment records, scheduling a new examination for her migraines, and conducting a VA pulmonary and foot examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for reopening service connection claims for left knee disability, right knee disability, and plantar fasciitis. The appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome is remanded. The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity sciatica is also remanded. The appeal for TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted, and a 50% rating for pes planus is granted. A separate disability rating of 20% for left knee semilunar cartilage dislocation is also granted. The right and left shoulder disabilities and right and left knee disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tension headaches was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected fifth metacarpal fracture, left hand is currently rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's service-connected thyroidectomy scar on the neck is currently rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's service-connected plantar wart, right foot post excision, is currently rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his back condition, right knee condition, pes planus with pronation (bilateral), hallux valgus with degenerative joint disease first metatarsal base-cuneiform articulation (left foot), and hallux valgus (right foot) are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess their current severity.

Service connection for ulcerative colitis is granted. The Veteran's sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current disability picture.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and foot disabilities, as well as an increased rating for sinusitis. The appeals are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including right knee disorder, bilateral eye disorder, low back disorder, bilateral flat feet, degenerative arthritis (arthritis throughout the body), left knee disorder, and hypertension have all been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board has denied the claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left big toe disability, and respiratory disorder due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral flat feet and a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder). The issue of effective date earlier than November 1, 2011, for the addition of a dependent child to VA compensation benefits is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated at 30% since August 16, 2005. The Board has now granted a 50% rating for the entire period on appeal due to severe symptoms not adequately reflected by the current rating.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted a 10 percent rating effective December 27, 2006. The TDIU claim is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left ankle disability, left kidney disability, foot disability with pain, fungus of both toes, bronchitis, and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral foot and ankle disabilities, as well as evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the right knee. The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 50 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects the severity and symptoms of his disability.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection claims, rating determinations, and a TDIU claim due to inconsistencies in the evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea is granted, and the Board finds that his condition began during service. The issue of service connection for pes planus is remanded due to missing STRs.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his rating for a right foot disability has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative. As a result, the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information and need for medical opinions. The issues of left shoulder, low back, and both feet disabilities are being sent back for further evaluation.