Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that there is no evidence of a link between her current condition and her military service.

The Veteran's cause of death is denied as there is no evidence that his service-connected disabilities or any in-service exposure to herbicides caused or contributed substantially to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, bilateral plantar calcaneal spurring, pes planus, hallux valgus, sleep apnea, hypertension, right upper extremity neurological disability, and left upper extremity neurological disability as secondary to her service-connected lumbar spine spondylolysis. The VA is directed to obtain relevant medical records, including VA treatment records and Workman's Compensation records, and provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral hammer toes, finding that the preexisting conditions were permanently aggravated by active duty.

Service connection is granted for bilateral arthritis of the foot (gout) and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's gout was diagnosed within a year of separation from service, meeting the chronic disease presumption criteria. Service connection for plantar fasciitis is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the current record.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and a right knee disability, finding no evidence of permanent worsening during service or continuous symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, heart palpitations, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD or another diagnosed condition), plantar keratotic lesions, and right-side nose scar as there may be outstanding VA treatment records that have not been associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's separation pay was withheld from his VA disability compensation due to the laws and regulations that prohibit such withholding for involuntary separation or SSA withholdings.

The Board denied service connection for a left eye disability and granted service connection for bilateral Raynaud’s Syndrome. The right foot disability claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding psychiatric disabilities, and requested additional development for a VA examination.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, left foot plantar fasciitis, and acquired psychiatric disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) are granted. The Board has remanded the cases for additional development related to his chronic fatigue syndrome and restless leg syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for flat feet, hammer toe of the left second toe, and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to warrant a higher rating for flat feet or hammer toe, and no exceptional hearing impairment pattern existed.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar hyperkeratosis and bunions are being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disability (including depression and PTSD), left foot disability, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions in service or secondary to a service-connected condition.,Service connection cannot be granted because the Veteran has not provided any specific allegations regarding these disabilities. There are also no complaints, treatment records, or diagnoses related to these conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to October 3, 2008 and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter for bilateral plantar fasciitis due to incomplete information from Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral pes planus from January 1976 to June 2009 is remanded due to the need to obtain VA medical records related to his treatment during this period.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral pes planus from January 1976 to June 2009 is remanded due to the need to obtain VA medical records related to his treatment during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral foot disabilities were aggravated by his service from 1990-1991. The Veteran contends that his conditions worsened during this period, and he needs to provide records of all evaluations and treatments received prior to and after these procedures.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities as of April 16, 2012.