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

The Veteran's appeals for generalized joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for bronchial disorder have been dismissed.,The appeal for an effective date earlier than October 24, 2012 for the grant of service connection for chronic constipation has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and right foot disability are being remanded. The left little finger scar rating is also being remanded, but the diabetes mellitus claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed as she indicated satisfaction with the decisions made by the RO.

The Veteran's right ankle disability and bilateral foot condition are being remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of these conditions.,The Veteran's bilateral foot condition is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service-connected right ankle sprain. A new VA examination is needed to assess whether it is secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's back disability and acquired psychiatric disability are being remanded for a comprehensive evaluation, including opinions on the nature of these conditions and their relation to service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD, depression, alcohol use disorder in remission) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service. A new VA examination is needed to assess whether it is related to personal assault during service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy pain in the right side of the body, middle back disability with arthritis, hypertension, IBS with polyps, fibroadenoma of the breast, bilateral flat feet, left knee disability, right knee disability, and residuals of a hysterectomy. The decision states that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection based on her Reserve service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left lower extremity shin splints, right hip disability, left hip disability, right foot disability, left foot disability, and right elbow disability.,Service connection cannot be awarded for these conditions due to lack of current diagnosed disabilities or pain amounting to functional impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and for obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, but his unemployability is due to his psychiatric disorder and bilateral plantar fascitis. The Board has referred this issue to the Director of Compensation & Pension Service for extra-schedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the appropriate disability ratings for his left foot and ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for additional examination of his service-connected DJD of the feet.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, bunions, plantar fasciitis/heel spur syndrome and contracted digit are not manifested by pronounced pes planus requiring a higher rating. The TDIU claim for the period prior to July 30, 2015 is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a left foot disability due to lack of VA examinations.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided that a new VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of the Veteran's left knee disability, including whether it is related to his service or his service-connected residuals of crush injury, left great toe.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service-connected left knee scar, low back disability, bilateral hip and foot disabilities. Further examination and opinion are needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right hand, left hand, and right foot disabilities as well as dental disability. The Veteran's claims are related to her service-connected left ankle sprain residuals.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain employment that could be considered substantially gainful versus just marginal in comparison, and the Board finds he is entitled to a TDIU benefit.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected eye, hearing loss, knee, foot, and skin disabilities. The Veteran also requested a DRO hearing but withdrew it.