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

The Board has denied service connection for migraine headaches and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The claims for bone spurs and Achilles tendonitis are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus, finding that her pre-existing condition was aggravated by active duty.

The Veteran's claims for a gastrointestinal disorder and an increased rating for right foot disability were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a gastrointestinal disorder, and the right foot disability was evaluated at the lowest possible rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including verification of service dates and obtaining treatment records. The claims will be readjudicated after the additional development.

The Board denied service connection for left plantar fibroma and degenerative arthritis of the left foot, as well as a temporary total evaluation based on surgery of the left foot. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the issue of service connection for a skin disorder due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, and requests that VA attempts to obtain any outstanding treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and left ear hearing loss due to insufficient development, including a need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus increased in severity during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's spine disability, bilateral pes planus, and chronic gastritis with hiatal hernia are all remanded for further development to address the severity of his conditions during flare-ups.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for gout of the bilateral feet and sleep apnea. The Board granted service connection for a right foot disability (plantar fasciitis and pes planus) and a left foot disability (plantar fasciitis and pes planus).

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's right ankle disorder appeal is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal during a hearing. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for vascular dementia, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral flat foot, left foot disability, right foot disability, and fungus on bilateral toes and feet due to insufficient evidence in some cases.

The Board has remanded the issues related to service connection for right knee and left foot disabilities, as well as increased ratings for recurrent lumbar strain, residuals of a left distal tibia fracture with left ankle degenerative joint disease (DJD), and residuals of a right heel fracture. The remand is due to the need for further development in terms of examinations and clarification of the current nature of these disabilities.

The Veteran's initial requests for higher ratings for left and right foot conditions were denied. The current ratings of 30 percent are appropriate since October 3, 2017.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, but other claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and other issues are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations and medical opinions are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, as well as whether her sleep apnea is related to or aggravated by her military service. The claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and sleep apnea have also been remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification, including obtaining medical opinions on compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for GID, clarifying the diagnosis of a bilateral foot disability, and addressing the TDIU claim.