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

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, as well as his xerosis and pes planus were found to be related to service. Service connection was granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appeal is not yet ready for appellate action and has been remanded to obtain additional medical records, provide a new VA examination, and determine whether any current foot disability is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on his current disability levels.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current plantar fasciitis of the left foot and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issue regarding an increased rating for her lumbar spine disability remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection. The right knee disorder issue is pending as it requires additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination to address the etiology of any bilateral foot and bilateral knee disabilities, including plantar fasciitis and patellofemoral chondromalacia of the knees.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a link between the condition and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.,For the period prior to April 23, 2014, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The current disability does not result in severe impairment.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, bilateral heel spurs, bilateral knee disability, left foot disability, and bilateral shoulder disability as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling an RO hearing. The issues on appeal include ratings for various conditions and disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling error, and the Veteran's address of record needs to be confirmed. The Veteran will be scheduled for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed right foot disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disability necessitated immobilization by cast following outpatient treatment on September 14, 2009 until November 13, 2009. The Board granted a temporary total (100%) rating for this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and a bilateral foot disability have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of any current disabilities or continuity of symptoms related to the Veteran's military service.,The medical records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for hemorrhoids, GERD, IBS, or a bilateral foot disability during or within one year after the Veteran's separation from active duty. The Board also found that there is no evidence linking these disabilities to his service.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for a left foot disability in March 2003 was not CUE, and thus the severance of this service connection was improper.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hip arthritis and bilateral plantar fasciitis did not have their clinical onset in service or until years later, and are not otherwise attributable to his active service. The VA examination indicated that these conditions were less likely than not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not worsen during his military service and therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for aggravation of this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus and service connection for hepatitis C, right ear condition other than hearing loss, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim of service connection for PTSD was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, finding that it was aggravated during active service. The remaining issues of service connection for psychiatric disability, skin disorder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral flat feet are remanded.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the left lower extremity have been rated at 20 percent since June 16, 1999. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated at 30 percent prior to June 17, 2014 and at 50 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot and ankle disability have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claim for the right foot disability, and there is no current diagnosed right ankle disability.