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

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because she passed away during the pendency of her appeal, and no one with legal standing to pursue it is willing to do so.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and treatment records. The issues include right knee, left knee, rash of the entire body, ingrown toenails, indigestion, bilateral pes planus, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), pseudofolliculitis barbae, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches and bilateral pes planus have been denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury related to these conditions during his active duty.,For headaches, the Board found that the Veteran did not incur an event, injury, or disease related to his current headaches during active duty. The preponderance of the evidence showed that he denied having headaches during service and that there was no medical record showing complaints or treatment for headaches until after service.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for cervical spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities have been denied. Service connection has been granted for plantar fasciitis and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and a left foot disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus and depressive disorder due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examinations. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is being reviewed again, while his depressive disorder claim requires a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in the April 2018 decision and issues regarding service connection for right foot/ankle disability, including pes planus and hallux valgus. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated with a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pes planus and hallux valgus, finding that additional development is needed to address whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected right knee DJD.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability due to outstanding records that need to be obtained and reviewed.

The Board dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including bilateral hand disability, knee disability, foot disability, hearing loss, and emphysema due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and completion of a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral flat feet condition was aggravated during service, and therefore grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and the need for a VA examination or opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran. The evidence shows a chronic disability present since discharge from military service until diagnosed within one year of discharge.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis with plantar fibromatosis, degenerative arthritis of the right foot, degenerative arthritis of the left foot, degenerative arthritis of the right ankle, and degenerative arthritis of the left ankle due to inadequate opinions from VA examiners.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral foot condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee, left knee, right foot, and left foot disabilities have been denied.,An initial rating of 100 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle disability, left shin splints, and lower back condition due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's lower back condition is being reviewed for secondary service connection due to his bilateral knee disability, while his pes planus and skin condition are being evaluated in relation to herbicide exposure.