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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral toenail infection, onychomycosis, has been granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise and resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's flat feet and low back disability may be related to service, but a remand is needed for additional development including obtaining medical opinions on the nature of these conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's IBS, hemorrhoids/polyps, and right ankle disability are related to his active service. The bilateral pes planus was not shown to be incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not permanently increase in severity during his military service and denied all claims for secondary disabilities. The Board concluded that there was no evidence of a current hip, knee, or spine disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to reassess his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only is denied as he does not meet the criteria for entitlement to this benefit.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for updated VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected right foot disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and pinched nerves are considered incurred in service, while her current wrist condition is not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ankle disability, which led to a total ankle replacement, is service-connected. The issue of entitlement to service connection for any right foot disability, including as secondary to his right ankle disability, will be addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg, ankle, back, and foot disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the appeal is REMANDED for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus contributed to his death and determining if the appellant meets the requirements for an increased rate of pension under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1541(d) based on her need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and examination, particularly regarding peripheral neuropathy of the feet.

The Veteran's initial service-connected left and right foot disabilities have been granted, with a 10 percent rating for each. The RO has also granted temporary 100 percent ratings due to post-surgery convalescence.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's current vision problems are secondary to his service-connected plantar fasciitis and other conditions, including any medications used for treatment.

The case is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including peripheral neuropathy. The RO/AMC will arrange for an examination by a VA examiner and a neurologist.

The appeal is being remanded to schedule the Veteran for a hearing before a member of the Board sitting at the RO or via live videoconference.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lost claims file, and additional records are needed from private providers and VA facilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder on the basis that it is proximately due to or the result of service-connected bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was found to be at least as likely as not etiologically related to his lumbar spine strain.