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

The Board has determined that the VA did not fully comply with its previous remand directives and has ordered another remand to ensure all relevant documents are associated, obtain an FCE, and a VRC assessment.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a bilateral foot disability and low back disability due to incomplete development of records, including VA treatment records from Lake Baldwin VAMC. The low back claim is deferred pending further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for right knee and right foot disabilities, finding new and material evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.,Service connection is being remanded for both right knee and right foot disabilities due to the need for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as a bilateral foot condition (excluding peripheral neuropathy), finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found that any current disabilities are not related to military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for weight gain, right thigh disability, insomnia/sleep difficulties, bilateral hand disability (claimed as cold hands), bilateral foot disability (claimed as cold feet), and seizure disorder. The decision is binding only with respect to these specific matters decided.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for onychomycosis and tinea pedis, and denied his claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left foot pes planus was denied, with the highest possible rating of 20 percent being granted.,The effective date for service connection for left foot pes planus was set at May 2, 2007, which is the day following the Veteran's separation from active duty.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for groin strain with right testicular pain, breathing problems, sleep apnea, acid reflux disease, bilateral foot disability, and back disability. The Veteran is asked to provide any relevant medical records from Dr. Anthony Cadena, Jr., and reschedule his examinations if necessary.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a bilateral elbow condition, bilateral foot condition, cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, left knee degenerative arthritis, sinusitis, and migraine condition are denied. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims.,Service connection for a bilateral elbow condition (claimed as joint pains) is denied because there is no current disability. Service connection for a bilateral foot condition, including plantar fasciitis, is denied due to lack of in-service incurrence and continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions, including left wrist fracture, bilateral knee and foot disabilities, back disability, neck disability, and bilateral shin disability. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated in service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his service-connected pes planus.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral flat feet, right and left ankle disabilities, and a left knee disability due to service connection. The issues are related to whether these conditions were aggravated by service or if they pre-existed service.

The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability, a bilateral hip disability, and a TDIU prior to June 11, 2019 due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

Your claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability and bilateral pes planus has been granted. Effective June 22, 2015.,Your claims for higher ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if any current bilateral foot disability is related to injuries during basic training in June and August 1981.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and left foot disabilities, finding that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing condition in either knee. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between current disabilities and military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for effective dates earlier than January 26, 2015 for PTSD, TMJ syndrome, and tinnitus. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and bilateral knee disability were granted service connection.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of cold injury to bilateral hands and feet, as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's sleep disorder, which the Board found not related to active duty service. The Board noted that post-service medical records did not show any diagnosis of sleep apnea.,The Board determined that the Veteran’s low back disability is not service connected, as there is no evidence linking his current condition to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, except for the reopening of a low back disability claim and granting of service connection for a right testicular condition. Other conditions remain denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted as there is no evidence of a claim prior to December 12, 2017.