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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including arthritis and pes planus, was not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for a chest infection with breathing problems was dismissed. The claims for service connection for left foot pain, left knee pain, high blood pressure, and various lower extremity disabilities were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for left knee and right foot disabilities, but denied service connection for these conditions. The Veteran’s diabetes mellitus, Type II and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to a recent Court decision regarding presumptive service connection for Vietnam-era veterans.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, diverticulitis, hypertension, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), tendonitis, and urticaria as there was no current disability present.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders, including neuropathy and pes planus, should be remanded due to a need for additional medical examination and treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, left knee meniscal tear, right knee osteoarthritis, and bilateral pes planus. The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues include evaluating his service-connected Dupuytren's contracture, reopening his service connection claims for plantar fasciitis, pes cavus, hammer toes (left foot), hammer toes (right foot), and right proximal phalanx fracture.

The Board has remanded the cases of left foot disability, back disability, and prostate disability due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's statements regarding his symptoms and potential aggravation by service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, left hallux valgus, and hammertoes as these conditions were aggravated by military service.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for various disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, plantar psoriasis, and a back disability. Additionally, the claim to reopen the service connection for plantar keratoderma is also being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted service connection as it was first diagnosed after separation from active duty. The Veteran's intermittent diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome) is currently rated at a 10% disability rating.,Service connection for hypertension remains pending and will be remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected foot disabilities and depressive disorder are being remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity.

The Veteran's bilateral foot dysfunction, diagnosed as Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis, is due to his active duty service. Service connection for left and right foot disorders has been granted.

The Board has denied service connection for back, bilateral foot, right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders. Service connection was granted for PTSD with a rating of 70% effective September 7, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a new VA examination for her service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Board will then readjudicate the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for back disability and bilateral foot disability due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for right inguinal hernia was dismissed. The claims for service connection for back disability, bilateral flat feet, and ear disability were remanded.

The appeal for service connection for cataracts was dismissed. The rating for fracture, floor left orbit remains noncompensable. The claim for a higher rating for anxiety disorder is denied. The appeals for flat feet, gastritis, jaw injury, and back disability are remanded.