Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a decision on these claims due to the presence of current disabilities and their possible relationship to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee and left foot disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these disabilities and the Veteran's in-service parachute jumps. The Board considered conflicting medical opinions but concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus.

The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral shoulder, left knee and left foot disabilities did not begin in or were otherwise due to a period of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA. The appeal is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and a right knee disorder due to physical activities during his active duty service. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on his participation in Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) activities, which included running, weight lifting, and forced marches.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, specifically plantar fasciitis. A new VA examination is needed to determine if his current condition is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection is granted for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Unspecified Depressive Disorder, as well as bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The back, right knee, and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further review on the issue of secondary service connection to pes planus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, headaches, bilateral pes planus, right ear hearing loss, respiratory disorder, and bilateral hand disorder have been denied.,New evidence received since the last denial does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate any of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical examination and records, as well as further analysis of the service connection claim.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease was granted service connection as it had its onset during active duty and he has experienced continuous symptoms since separation. The other issues were remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's left foot pes planus is granted as service connected. The right foot pes planus issue remains pending and will be remanded for a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral foot disability is granted. The Board finds the evidence at least in equipoise as to whether his current bilateral foot disability is related to documented complaints during service, and resolves any reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's flat feet were aggravated by an injury during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a back disability, tinnitus, flat feet, and high cholesterol due to lack of examination.,Service connection is being reopened for back disability and tinnitus. The flat feet claim is based on aggravation during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but remanded them for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral pes planus and granted it, finding that his pre-existing condition worsened during service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for plantar warts of both feet, shoulder disorders, elbow disorders, knee disorders, sleep apnea, and GERD. The remand requires additional development and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shin splints and plantar fasciitis due to inconsistencies in the examination reports and need for further clarification.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus has prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since October 22, 2009. The Board granted a TDIU rating on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, to include bilateral pes planus, is denied. The current 30 percent rating is appropriate as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.