Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his right elbow strain, right knee strain, and foot disorder. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding the Veteran's right ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claims for right and left foot bone spurs (claimed as flat feet) have been reopened due to new evidence. The claim for PTSD has also been granted.,The remaining issues of service connection for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder with bipolar disorder, right foot bone spurs, and left foot bone spurs are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, asthma, right and left foot plantar fasciitis, neck condition, and back condition have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,New and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and asthma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot, right foot, left hand, and right hand disabilities due to inadequate examination in the previous remand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and left foot disability, as well as an increased rating for his right foot disability. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability in these conditions.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disabilities, bilateral foot disabilities, and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The decision also ordered a remand for an increased rating for tinea versicolor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his bilateral feet conditions, acquired psychiatric disability, and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for left plantar warts has been remanded due to the need for further review of recent VA treatment records and consideration of whether systemic therapy is required.

The Veteran's appeal for VA benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for addendum opinions regarding the June 2001 punch biopsy.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including pes equinus in both feet and knee conditions. The Veteran needs a new examination for his bilateral foot and knee disabilities due to worsening symptoms since the last VA examinations. He also needs a new examination for his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, right foot plantar fasciitis, right knee limitation of flexion and extension, right knee lateral instability, and left knee lateral instability have been granted ratings. The Veteran also received a TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability and has remanded her case for further development regarding her total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to March 14, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected prostatitis, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, and low back disability are all remanded for further examination and evaluation. Service connection for abdominal pain is also remanded.

The Board has remanded several service connection issues for additional development. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it may be impacted by the resolution of these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and conflicting opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left ankle strain, service-connected plantar fasciitis, and right ankle strain.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this matter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and right lower extremity burn scar, as well as his claim of service connection for flat feet. The VA will schedule examinations to determine the current severity of these conditions and obtain a medical opinion regarding the flat feet claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, a back condition, and a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure. The Veteran's representative provided evidence suggesting possible associations with military duties or asbestos exposure.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a right foot disability, including amputation of the right great toe. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for vitiligo, sleep apnea, hypertension, bilateral plantar fasciitis, TMJ syndrome, right forearm laceration scar, Bechet's disease with intermittent flares of iritis, acne, mouth ulcers, and joint pain are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's initial evaluations for left ring finger fracture and left little finger fracture are also being remanded.