Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the record.,Specifically, the Board requested addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his right hand skin disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions due to incomplete development of records and inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hand residuals of frostbite, back pain with limited motion, sinusitis, and bilateral foot disability (pes planus) have been granted. The claim for tinnitus has also been granted.,However, the Veteran's claims for right upper extremity residuals of frostbite, left upper extremity residuals of frostbite, and service connection for back pain with limited motion are still pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in the need for aid and attendance of another person, as she can perform most activities of daily living with assistance when needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne and herpes have been denied as her conditions did not worsen since the last examination in February 2012. The Board has also remanded the remaining service connection claims due to the Veteran's failure to appear for VA examinations.,VA is required to obtain clarification opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disabilities (plantar fasciitis, pes planus with an acquired deformity and bunion) and back disabilities (upper and lower back). Clarification of these diagnoses and their relationship to service are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 31, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence linking his testicular adenomatoid tumor and fractures of the left 5th metatarsal, as well as other conditions. The rating for residuals of fracture of the left 5th metatarsal remains at noncompensable prior to July 1, 2021.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, characterized by marked pronation and extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces of both feet despite orthopedic shoes or appliances, has been granted a disability evaluation of 50 percent effective November 22, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for cramping of the body, chronic pain also claimed as chronic multi symptom illness and sleep disturbances/insomnia are denied as they are considered manifestations of his service-connected fibromyalgia.,The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left foot plantar fasciitis and right foot plantar fasciitis claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to incomplete development, including obtaining additional medical records and evidence. The issues of PTSD and internal bleeding are inextricably intertwined with TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities. The TDIU rating issue is also being referred to the Director, Compensation Service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right inguinal hernia and right foot plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active service.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the June 2022 remand directives and thus, an additional VA medical opinion is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is denied as there was no increase in disability during service.,The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claim for migraine headaches is denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and increased rating claims. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration of all evidence submitted since the last supplemental statement of the case.

The Board denied service connection for right foot and left foot pes planus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was not aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine the current severity of his plantar warts and whether the classification under Diagnostic Code 7806-7819 is appropriate.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection on all listed conditions before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for dermatitis, bilateral pes planus, and sinusitis due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand instructions. The case is returned to the AOJ for further development.