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

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and hyperlipidemia, was dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for a low back disability, allergic rhinitis, and left shoulder impingement syndrome with osteoarthritis. The remaining issues are either not addressed or remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right foot disorder and right shoulder arthritis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for pes planus. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the likely nature and etiology of his currently-diagnosed bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted service connection for TMJ, bilateral foot disorder (plantar fasciitis and pes cavus), and bilateral eye disability. The Veteran's skin condition is not related to her in-service conditions or service. Service connection was denied for sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome, and a skin disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including back disability, hypertension, bilateral foot disability, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and memory loss. The Board has ordered the VA to obtain all relevant medical records and re-adjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service, and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition. The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the other issues.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is granted, and he is service-connected for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including verification of his service dates and opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his bilateral foot disability and low back disability.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with left foot heel spur resulted in flatfeet with a moderate degree of valgus, fore and midfoot malalignment bilaterally. Since May 22, 2015, the disability has more nearly approximated pronounced bilateral pes planus with swelling on use, characteristic callouses, extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces, pain on manipulation of the feet and pain on use of the feet.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, including pes planovalgus and plantar fasciitis with arthritis, is found to be related to service. The Veteran's sinusitis claim has been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted service connection and rated at 10 percent prior to August 15, 2013. From that date, the rating was increased to 30 percent.

The Board has reopened the claims of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, upper back disability, mid-to-low-back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, and PTSD. The Veteran's reports of inservice acoustic trauma are accepted as credible evidence of an in-service event. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 70 percent, meeting the percentage requirements for a TDIU. However, his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is at least as likely as not related to his current condition. The claims for sleep disorder, right ear hearing loss disability, flat feet, and bilateral ankle disorder are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his service-connected left foot disability has been granted, but he continues to appeal higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's right elbow disability is not related to service. The claims for back and bilateral foot disabilities are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the Winston-Salem RO due to his relocation and previous hearing request.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence does not support a grant of benefits in any of these cases.