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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to attend scheduled VA examinations and the need for additional private medical records. The issues of rating adjustments, service connection, and other claims are all pending.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including a right knee disability that was reopened due to new and material evidence. The rating for bilateral pes planus remains at 30 percent. Other claims are pending.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disability and a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability. The matter regarding low back disability was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral pes planus (flat feet) as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating since August 21, 2013. His low back and bilateral foot disabilities have also been granted increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and updated medical records to determine if there is a nexus between the current right foot disability (pes planus) and the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a liver condition is dismissed. The Veteran's eye disability and bilateral foot disability are granted, but the back and heart disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis is granted. The left ankle, lumbar spine, and foot disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and residuals of gonorrhea.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied, except for the grant of service connection for pes planus in the left foot. The remaining issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for low back pain secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus, bilateral leg shin splints, and bilateral ankle strains. The effective date of the grant of service connection for bilateral pes planus is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the hands, right foot disability, and sleep apnea as there is no evidence of current disabilities at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches due to unclear arguments and insufficient evidence. The Veteran's other conditions are denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional service medical records are needed to support the Veteran's claims for various conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain these records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral senile cataracts, GERD, nonallopathic lesions of the left fifth and sixth ribs, and residuals of a right ankle fracture. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection for bilateral pes planus, 2nd degree.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral foot pain due to a lack of adequate medical examination.