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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence linking his current disabilities to active service. Further development is needed, including VA examinations and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot disability and a left shoulder disability, as well as his request for an increased rating for tinnitus and initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.,The Veteran did not have active military service during a period of war. His current disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include right ankle disability, bilateral foot disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's claim to reopen his bilateral hearing loss claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee and bilateral foot disabilities due to inadequate VA examination, and requests a new examination with medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD prior to March 3, 2016 and from that date has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, bilateral shin splints, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins were denied. The Veteran was granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD but the effective date prior to March 31, 2017 for PTSD service connection was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left foot disability, seizure disorder, and heart disability, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot and toe disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with associated plantar fasciitis has resulted in the loss of use of both feet, which qualifies him for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral foot dermatitis, pes planus, plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus, arthritis, metatarsalgia, and Morton's neuroma. The claims are now pending before VA for further review.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are all granted service connection. The issue of entitlement to service connection for right ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including acquired flat feet and hammer toes, has been reopened. The case is remanded to determine if the current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,The Veteran's claims for lumbar spine, knee, wrist, elbow, and right thigh disabilities are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right plantar fasciitis since March 12, 2010 has also been dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate rationale for a previous VA examination, which did not address whether the right knee injury is secondary to the service-connected bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's testimony and medical records support this claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for cervical neck/spine disability, right foot disability, and right shoulder disability. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine DJD remains denied.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, specifically to determine if there have been any improvements in symptoms or functional impairment since the last examination in August 2012. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected flatfoot condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral foot disability.