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

The Board denied the claim of service connection for pes planus as new and material evidence was not submitted, despite the appellant's testimony that her foot problems began in basic training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been denied as there is no competent evidence linking the condition to his active duty service.,Service connection was also denied for a compensable rating for scar, rectum status post-surgery. The medical evidence did not support a finding that the scar aggravated or caused the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and sleep apnea due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis, gastroenteritis, epididymitis, dermatophytosis, tinea versicolor, headaches, plantar fasciitis, and plantar warts have been denied as there is no current diagnosis for any of these conditions.,For the right elbow disability, a compensable rating prior to July 15, 2013, has been denied. A 10 percent rating was granted beginning July 15, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot disability, back disability (secondary to his right foot disability), and denied service connection for a sleep disorder as secondary to his right foot disability and back disability. The extent of these disabilities is not before the Board at this time.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle condition, claimed as right ankle sprain is reopened. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a bilateral foot disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's left knee strain results in ongoing pain and swelling, with flexion limited to 120 degrees. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain is denied. Service connection for right ankle disability (right ankle sprain) and left foot disability (left foot sprain) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for service connected achilles tendonitis of the left ankle was denied, while her claim for service connection of left foot disability was granted.

The Veteran's appeal seeking a higher rating for PTSD was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,The Veteran's back, right knee, and left knee disabilities are now considered secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate opinions in his VA examinations and insufficient evidence regarding certain disabilities.

The Board has determined that the earlier effective date claim is inextricably intertwined with a previously remanded increased rating claim for bilateral pes planus. The earlier effective date claim must be deferred until completion of the development requested by the July 2018 Board remand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities due to new evidence of a current disability. The right foot claim is denied as there is no in-service injury or event, while the left foot claim requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical examinations. The issues include back, neck, foot, urticaria, TBI, and headaches.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected.,There is no evidence of a current left shoulder disability, and the claim for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated evidence and a comprehensive examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities, individually or collectively, have precluded him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and hypertension due to insufficient opinions provided by the VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests that additional evidence be obtained, including VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being submitted, and the AOJ needs to review this information before making a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left foot disability, including its onset during service or due to his service-connected right foot disability.