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

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis have been granted service connection, and he is currently receiving a 30% disability rating for his bilateral pes planus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability cannot be reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim of service connection for left knee arthritis was also denied as there is no direct evidence linking the condition to military service.

The Veteran's service treatment records indicate he experienced pain and swelling in his hands and feet during service, but no current residuals have been found. The Veteran's stomach disorder is believed to be unrelated to service.,There is no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's allergic reaction to penicillin or his stomach disorder (ulcer disease).

The Board has determined that a new TBI examination is necessary to clarify whether the Veteran has residuals of his inservice head trauma and, if so, what such residuals are. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's bilateral wrist, knee, and ankle disabilities were incurred in service. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability was caused by service. Tinnitus was also found to be incurred in service. Service connection for lumbar spondylosis and left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted.

The Veteran's initial ratings for bilateral foot plantar fasciitis with pes planus (30% prior to April 3, 2015 and 50% thereafter) and right shoulder acromioclavicular joint hypertrophy and strain (10% prior to April 3, 2015 and 20% thereafter), left shoulder strain (10% prior to April 3, 2015 and 20% thereafter) have been denied. The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is based on direct service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders did not have their onset during active duty service or are related to such service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing an opinion on the etiology of any diagnosed right foot disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to notification from the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hand conditions, as well as his initial compensable evaluations for nephrolithiasis and bilateral pes planus with calcaneal plantar fasciitis prior to May 1, 2015, were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for a sinus condition in August 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office for consideration of additional VA treatment records and potential readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for right foot pes planus, which was incurred during active duty. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded due to missing in-service audiograms and need for a VA examination.

The Board has ordered the case REMANDED to the AOJ for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case addressing all issues currently on appeal, including consideration of additional evidence added to the record since the August 2012 statement of the case.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining service treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his bilateral pes planus. The appeal is currently remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran does not have a separate left ankle disability. His left ankle pain is attributed to his service-connected post-tibial tendonitis and pes planus.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis, along with other conditions, has been manifested by symptoms of cramping and curling of the toes which approximates moderate foot symptoms. The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal regarding withholding 97 days of drill pay from his VA pay and allowances has been withdrawn. The issues of entitlement to a compensable disability evaluation for bilateral pes planus and an increased disability evaluation for PTSD are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disability, right index finger disability, and a disability manifested by insomnia and lack of concentration have been denied as there is no evidence of any current disabilities or an etiological relationship to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current leg or foot disabilities, not to include knee disabilities, for VA compensation purposes. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development.