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

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral pes planus was denied. The Board found that the disability most nearly approximates severe flatfoot, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of a bilateral foot disability and liver disability have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection due to aggravation of pre-existing bilateral pes planus is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

A higher 20 percent rating is granted for the Veteran's right foot disability, effective September 2013. The claim for restoration of a 100 percent rating for arteriosclerotic heart disease is also granted from March 2015. Service connection for loss of teeth due to an MVA during service is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for calluses of both feet and bilateral plantar warts due to new evidence received since March 2003. The Veteran's current conditions are unclearly related to his in-service conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of various musculoskeletal disabilities, including bilateral foot, right and left ankle, and low back conditions. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence in some areas, particularly regarding lung condition and low back disability. The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are not granted at this time.

The Board has remanded the claims for high cholesterol, PTSD, left carpal tunnel syndrome, scar from cesarean sections, hysterectomy, left oophorectomy, tinnitus, pelvic pain after childbirth, right shoulder dislocation, rhinitis and sinusitis (claimed as allergies), bilateral plantar fasciitis, hypertension, eczema, lumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine arthritis, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and severe alopecia (claimed as cicatrical scarring alopecia) for additional development to verify service records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional information and records, specifically related to his foot disorders. The issues of entitlement to initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus, right hallux valgus, and left hallux valgus remain pending.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability. The appeal as to all other issues is dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for various disabilities, including right shoulder, back, knee, foot, and pes planus disabilities, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is found to have its onset during active duty service, and the Board finds that his current condition is related to service. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disorders, including pes planus, hallux valgus, plantar fascitis, and tailor’s bunions (bunionettes).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from finding and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical examination. The issues include tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, anxiety), erectile dysfunction, flat feet, right knee injury, and left knee injury.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion to reconcile conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to concerns about the sufficiency of the VA examinations and the need to consider new lay evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further consideration, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus is aggravated by service. The decision also requires an examination and opinion on the nature of his current foot disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of an in-service stressor and that the preexisting scars on the left arm and knee were not aggravated by service.,There is no indication of any exposure to Agent Orange or Camp Lejeune, and there are no findings regarding any other presumptive conditions.