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

The Veteran's claim for initial compensable disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis prior to April 26, 2017 was denied. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent from April 26, 2017 for bilateral plantar fasciitis was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine and bilateral hip disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left foot disability.,Service connection for a right foot disability is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral chronic plantar fasciitis, bilateral degenerative arthritis to the midtarsal joints, and bilateral chronic metatarsalgia. The Veteran's pre-existing hammer toe condition was also found to be aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is not service-connected as it did not originate in service and there is no evidence linking it to an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted service connection. The Veteran's right knee scar is granted a disability rating of 20 percent, but no higher, from December 9, 2015. Other issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to June 9, 2014, for a 20% disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis and increased rating for right Achilles tendon disability are remanded.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, effective August 1, 2011. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has denied service connection for left foot and right foot disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's alleged stressor and to provide a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information from a previous medical opinion, and additional examination is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional examination. The Veteran's claim is related to his bilateral foot disability, including pes planus or plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination regarding his service-connected disabilities, including a pain-based disability of the toes, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, patellofemoral syndrome of the knees, and SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral foot disability should be remanded due to the need for further examination and medical opinion.

All reopened claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral ankle condition, hypertension, bilateral blindness, and right lung lesions due to outstanding VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records not being obtained.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for bilateral pes planus, left foot plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hallux valgus. The Veteran's claims are also remanded for increased ratings of his back disability and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits at a rate higher than 60 percent under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is denied because he did not have 36 months of creditable active duty service, and his discharge was due to 'miscellaneous/general reasons' rather than a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and Achilles tendonitis, hypertension, and degenerative arthritis of the spine with spondylosis are being remanded due to several issues needing further examination and consideration.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of residuals of bilateral foot cold injury with plantar fascitis and a mood disorder, but remanded the issues of increased rating and TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and bilateral pes planus, finding that the evidence did not support a current disability related to service.