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

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for right foot pes planus, left foot pes planus, and PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating, service connection, and TDIU due to inconsistencies in previous examinations. The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10%.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all claims.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and clarification of VA treatment records. The issue of service connection for plantar fasciitis is also pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral foot conditions are related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for a new VA examination due to the Veteran's reported worsening of his foot symptoms since the last examination in September 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for plantar fasciitis and right knee disability has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Veteran requested to withdraw her claim of service connection for plantar fasciitis, but the issue remains pending as it was withdrawn by her representative.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left knee disorder, specifically whether it is related to his military service or bilateral pes planus.

The Board has denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with senile cataracts and refractive error as the evidence does not support a nexus to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from November 6, 2015 until June 14, 2016. The Board granted TDIU for this period.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding a compensable rating for tinea pedis, hemorrhoids, and entitlement to service connection for pes planus (flat feet) prior to the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and plantar fasciitis, right foot. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability and bilateral foot disability, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and a need for additional evidence, specifically a copy of the March 25, 2010 VA examination cited in the February 2013 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral pes planus have been granted.,The Veteran’s claims for service connection for a heart condition (secondary to exposure), left knee condition (secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus), right knee condition (secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus), and back condition with back surgery (secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus and/or alleged bilateral knee disorders) have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The new evidence includes VA treatment records that link the Veteran’s current eye disability to hypertension, which is currently on appeal.,Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The Veteran reported symptoms of stress, depression, sleep problems, and irritability during her deployment in Iraq.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and Osgood Schlatter's disease of the bilateral knees due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are now pending before the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, alone, rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The examiner needs to consider lay testimony and other evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and prostate cancer. The back disability and bilateral hearing loss claims are remanded due to incomplete records and need additional medical opinions.