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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied as there was no evidence of an etiological link between the current condition and service.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus was granted based on aggravation during service, but not due to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including those related to herbicide exposure and secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus, finding that there was no evidence of a permanent worsening of the preexisting condition during his active duty service.

The Board has decided that a separate 10 percent rating for left inguinal hernia scar from July 21, 1981 is granted. A rating higher than 10 percent for left inguinal hernia scar is denied. A 10 percent disability rating for service-connected left inguinal hernia from March 24, 2006 is granted. The Board has also decided that the Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected left inguinal hernia from March 8, 1976 and a higher than 10 percent rating for bilateral plantar calluses are both remanded.

The Veteran's neck disability has been granted service connection, with the decision to reopen the claim based on new evidence of a relationship between current symptoms and service. The right hand disability also received service connection.,Issues related to TBI residuals, neck disability (secondary to football injuries), left leg disability (secondary to knee disability), and left foot disability (manifested by numbness) secondary to knee disability remain pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for a basal cell carcinoma scar on the left lower cheek was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for plantar fasciitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations for service-connected sinusitis and bilateral pes planus prior to April 7, 2016 have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in October 2016.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and seizure disorder. The Board found that pes planus was not related to service due to a lack of treatment or complaints after discharge. GERD was also not related to service as there were no post-service symptoms until 20 years after separation. Seizure disorder was denied because the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis.,The Board determined that the Veteran's pes planus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and seizure disorder are not related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection was granted for any of the conditions or issues.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection of a low back disability, bilateral pes planus, and TBI were granted. The right knee and paronychia issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information provided at the Veteran's hearing and requests for additional National Guard records. The claims will be reconsidered on a direct, presumptive or secondary basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus, finding that there was no evidence of a permanent increase in severity of his preexisting condition during active duty service.,The Board also denied the Veteran's TDIU claim prior to April 26, 2016, as he did not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50% since January 2018. The Board has granted an initial rating of 50% for her migraines, finding that they are productive of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks with severe economic inadaptability.

The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted. The Veteran's vision loss is not considered a compensable disability, and the effective date for a 50% rating for bilateral congenital pes planus is denied prior to February 22, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection for a left knee disability, bilateral foot disability (plantar fasciitis), and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to address his claimed RLE radiculopathy. The extension of temporary total evaluation and service connection claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The claims for increased disability ratings are also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for pre-existing bilateral pes planus, finding that the condition was aggravated beyond its natural progression during active military service.