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

The Board denied service connection for low back, left knee, right knee, and both feet disabilities as the evidence did not show a link to service or a service-connected condition.,Service connection was also denied for secondary left and right knee disabilities to the Veteran's low back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine disability, bilateral foot and ankle disability, hypertension, urinary incontinence, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, require further examination to determine their current severity.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, and a bilateral knee disability. The remaining issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for urinary incontinence and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding that the urinary incontinence was related to his service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors. The issues of headaches, left foot disability, and tinnitus are being remanded as there were insufficient opinions provided regarding their relationship to service.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, which includes pain, marked pronation, tenderness, and severe spasms that were not improved by orthotics, is rated at 50% since July 29, 2011.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including low back disability, bilateral foot disabilities, sinusitis, ulcer, skin cancer, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The decision also notes that the Veteran's hip arthritis is not related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased disability rating for bilateral pes planus, and the Board has dismissed the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records, specifically regarding the dates of active duty and periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA service in April 2009. The Veteran's right foot disability is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for a right foot disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral pes planus due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing foot condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a back disability and bilateral foot disability due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is presumed to have been in sound condition upon entry into service, so he must show that his conditions were aggravated by service or preexisted it.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and bilateral pes planus are both rated at their current levels, with the appeals for increased ratings denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for blisters on feet and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to complaints noted in service treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability (pes planus) was also denied as it existed prior to service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, right hip and left hip disabilities, right foot and left foot disabilities, back disability, and reopened the claim for service connection for a bilateral hand disability. The claims were all denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to properly adjudicate the issues on appeal, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus was manifested by at most severe symptoms, improved by orthopedic shoes, prior to May 19, 2013. The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the period from September 2, 2009 to May 19, 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left wrist disability, other than her service-connected residuals of a ganglion cyst. The claims for bilateral foot disability and menstrual disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral foot disability and residual scar status post ganglion cyst removal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back injury, bilateral leg disability, and bilateral eye condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.