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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his service-connected right great toe and bilateral foot disabilities, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that he met the schedular criteria for increased ratings prior to May 29, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now entitled to benefits for his claimed conditions. The TDIU claim has also been granted.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis is denied. The Veteran's service treatment records are silent for complaints or treatment of this condition, and the examiner found no current diagnosis of right foot plantar fasciitis.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea (for both knees), right knee disability, and left knee disability to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to VA surgeries is remanded because the evidence does not show that informed consent was obtained prior to his surgery.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, treatment records review, and retrospective medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, right leg disability, and right foot disability due to outstanding service treatment records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo a new examination if needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus increased in severity during service and if it was clearly and unmistakably due to the natural progression of the disease. The examiner must also address whether the Veteran’s bilateral pes planus is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle condition.

The Board denied a higher initial rating of the Veteran's right foot disability, finding that her symptoms are adequately addressed by the current 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and right foot disability due to incomplete development of her case, including obtaining missing treatment records and adequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for pes planus of both feet and allergic vasomotor rhinitis due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset during service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus, right shoulder disability, and low back disability. The Veteran's pre-existing pes planus was not permanently aggravated by his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the issue of a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and right foot disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to in-service events or injuries.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus. The claims for right leg shin splints, left leg shin splints, and a left ankle disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and a left cheek mole have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for sleep apnea has been denied, and his claim for service connection of bilateral pes planus is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for left fifth finger disability, back disability, pes planus, bilateral knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. However, these claims are being remanded as further medical examination is needed.,The Veteran's left wrist osteoarthritis is related to an injury and treatment in active service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability (also claimed as toenail fungus) due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is denied because there is no credible medical evidence linking the current condition to active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, including plantar fasciitis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's contention that her current left foot disability is related to service or caused by or aggravated by any of her service-connected disabilities.,The appeal regarding entitlement to additional dependency benefits for the Veteran’s deceased spouse has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.