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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful occupation since January 1, 2010. The Board granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and tinnitus have been denied. The claims for bilateral pes planus and residuals of a right foot injury have been reopened due to new evidence. A psychiatric disability claim requires additional information.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis is rated at 30 percent, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The left foot plantar fasciitis with metatarsalgia was rated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent, and BPPV was rated at 10 percent prior to April 12, 2017, and 30 percent thereafter. Dermatitis received initial compensable ratings in June 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for degenerative joint disease of the right ring finger (major) was withdrawn. The Board remanded cases involving increased ratings, service connection, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a ventral hernia is denied as there is no evidence of such condition in service and the current disability is not related to service.,Service connection for an upper respiratory infection is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for right hand dermatitis is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for TMJ (Temporomandibular articulation) is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology in service, and,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology in service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral flat feet is remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination. The Board finds that the basis for missing the appointment constitutes good cause and orders another examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several disability rating claims and service connection claim, effectively dismissing all of them.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims regarding his right knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and right knee surgical scars due to insufficient evidence. The issues of service connection for tinnitus, left knee disability, and right knee disability are still under consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar wart right foot and stomach disorder were resolved. The Board found that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hernia condition and bilateral pes planus due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral plantar fascitis, a hairline foot fracture, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The RO is instructed to obtain all outstanding treatment records and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's current plantar fasciitis of the right and left foot, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury (TBI), headaches, PTSD, and right knee disability are all found to be related to his military service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right hand and foot disabilities, as well as a need for further examination of his left foot disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus with degenerative changes at the first MTP and residuals of ganglion cyst of right 2nd toe and left 3rd toe with scars, as well as other service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is also being remanded for a VA examination to determine the extent of these conditions.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed disorders, including headaches, jaw disorder, left arm disorder, right hand disorder, and left knee disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to deficiencies in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's plantar fasciitis and whether it is secondary to his service-connected muscle herniations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot, ankle, knee, and back disabilities due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on in-service injuries.

The Veteran's left ankle and right foot disabilities have worsened since her last VA examination, necessitating a new examination to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral pes planus.