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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle and foot disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of current disability. The Board also noted that the issue of treatment eligibility under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 was inextricably intertwined with the claim for compensation purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claim for a bilateral knee condition and for pes planus. The Veteran's bilateral knee condition was found to be not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of injury during service and the disability preexisted service. For pes planus, the Board determined that it did not undergo aggravation during service and thus could not be considered service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran wishes to withdraw her claim of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss. The remaining issues on appeal are being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right foot plantar fasciitis have been rated at 30 percent since October 2005. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, including Diagnostic Code 5284 for actual loss of use of the foot.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to scheduling issues and ineligibility of VA examination. The TDIU claim is also being considered as it's inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and an initial compensable rating for rhinitis due to potential new evidence and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 10 percent rating for his left foot injury has been granted. The Board also remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and requested additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, hypertension, prostate disorder, bilateral knee disorder, pes planus, and left shoulder disorder as the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied bilateral hand disability was not granted as new and material evidence has not been received.,Moderate left carpal tunnel syndrome and mild ulnar neuropathy at the wrist and elbow were not service-connected, as they did not have their onset during active service or within one year of discharge.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for left ankle and foot disability and left hip disability.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip, right hip, and bilateral lower extremity and foot disabilities have been reopened. The new evidence received since the April 2006 rating decision shows current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, left foot disorder (plantar fasciitis), and shin splints. Service connection was granted for the Veteran's plantar fasciitis but not for her claimed shin splints or sarcoidosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any current disabilities related to his claimed conditions and finds insufficient evidence to support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's osteoarthritis of the right ankle, left ankle, and bilateral pes planus are related to his military service, specifically his in-service parachute jumps. As a result, the claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and secondary service connection due to delays in processing. The issues include his mood disorder, back disability, radiculopathy of bilateral lower extremities, hip, knee, and foot disabilities.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus is incurred during military service and grants this claim. The issue of service connection for bilateral foot arthritis remains pending, as does the secondary headache disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for hypertension is denied. The Board found the condition did not manifest during service or be related to his sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including left shoulder, collarbone, cervical spine, right ankle, bilateral big toe, and right foot disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's right foot strain with plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia is granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective from November 26, 2013.