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

The Board denied service connection for low back, right knee, and trouble seeing disabilities. The issue of bilateral foot disability is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for left knee disability due to lack of nexus.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral flat feet with calluses have been granted an initial 50 percent evaluation, the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale provided by the VA examiner and lack of clarification on whether the Veteran’s back symptoms are caused by his diagnosed conditions or a motor vehicle accident. The claims for bilateral pes planus, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss also require additional examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical records, and requests for additional information have not been completed.

Service connection is denied for bilateral degenerative arthritis of the first toe, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, and right foot hallux valgus.,Service connection is denied for left ear hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot pes planus, right hand cold injury, and left hand cold injury. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for lumbar strain and bilateral plantar fasciitis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's low back disability, left lumbar radiculopathy, and bilateral plantar fasciitis with bilateral plantar spurs and left calcaneal bursitis have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent. The Veteran's overactive bladder has been granted an initial rating of 40 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 with scoliosis deformity, bilateral pes planus, and PTSD has been granted. The Veteran is now receiving the maximum available rating of 20 percent for his service-connected degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 with scoliosis deformity. His bilateral pes planus is rated as 20 percent disabling since October 15, 2010, and he received a temporary evaluation of 100 percent from October 15, 2010 to December 31, 2010 due to surgical treatment. The Veteran's PTSD has been granted at the maximum available rating of 70 percent since July 5, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for depression with anxiety, and has remanded the issues of service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a respiratory condition is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of his bilateral plantar fasciitis, tension headaches, left knee strain, and right knee strain are dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his GERD is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was clearly and unmistakably aggravated during service, warranting service connection.,Service connection for left leg pain with muscle spasms is denied due to lack of current disability.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in active service. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development and examination.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including for service connection for various disorders. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's foot disabilities, and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her service-connected bilateral pes planus (claimed as flat feet) is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for sinusitis is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions as there is no evidence of a nexus between his active service and these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of these conditions, as well as which symptoms are attributable to his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical strain and lumbar strain have been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome in both knees has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected medial tibial stress syndrome in both legs has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been remanded for an examination to determine whether he currently has a disability within the meaning of VA regulation.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral eye condition has been remanded for an examination to determine whether any diagnosed conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service.,The Veteran's service connection claims for left shoulder, left hand, right hip, right thigh, bilateral ankle, bilateral foot, and bilateral toe disabilities have been remanded for examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his knee, foot, hip, and headache disabilities. The appeals are currently pending.