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

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for bilateral pes planus was withdrawn. The claim of service connection for bilateral ingrown toenails was denied as there is no current diagnosis and the preponderance of evidence does not support a link to in-service conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various lower extremity disabilities, including left knee, hip, foot, and leg conditions, due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and his unstable housing situation may have impacted his ability to provide evidence. The claims are being remanded to attempt rescheduling these examinations and obtain any outstanding treatment records.

The claims for service connection for hearing loss, CVA, left arm, left hand, left leg, and left foot disabilities have been denied.,The claim for service connection for a disability manifested by memory loss has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present bilateral foot disability, including whether it was aggravated by service or is related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral knee disabilities, neck disability, and other joint disabilities due to inadequate development and examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a right foot disorder, claimed as plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and cephalgia, neck disorder, back disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, left foot disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral lower extremity disorder, right leg disorder, and bilateral shin splints are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gout, a foot disability (claimed as trench foot), left ankle and right ankle disabilities, and left and right knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus with calcaneal spurs has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for back, right knee, left knee, and bilateral ankle conditions secondary to bilateral pes planus.,Service connection is being remanded for the Veteran's claimed back condition, bilateral ankle condition, and bilateral knee conditions as they are secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with calcaneal spurs.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for additional examinations. The issues include bilateral foot disability, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, acquired psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), and a disability manifested as head pain.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the Veteran's bilateral pes planus for the entire appeal period, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for this rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot and ankle disabilities, finding no current diagnoses or evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left and right knee disabilities, a right hand disability, a low back disability, sleep problems, GERD, IBS, varicose veins, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The appeals are being remanded due to inadequate examinations in prior decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including mid-thoracic and lumbosacral strain, right knee chondromalacia patella, left knee chondromalacia patella, and bilateral pes planus, have rendered him unemployable since October 15, 2004. An effective date of October 15, 2004 is granted for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral knee degenerative arthritis, and bilateral pes planus were all found to be caused by service. The left knee meniscus tear was not related to service.,Service connection for the Veteran’s bilateral knee and foot disabilities (including bilateral pes planus) has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral pes planus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and adjustment disorder with depressed mood), and obstructive sleep apnea. The effective date issue is denied.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all issues on appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to the need for additional evidence and consideration of his claims.