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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, along with bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur, caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn caused his Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet (pes planus) as there was no evidence of aggravation during military service, and the current pes planus is considered to have existed prior to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a causal relationship to service.,Specifically, the Board found that hyperlipidemia is not considered a disability for VA purposes and pre-diabetes does not constitute a diagnosed disability. Obesity was also deemed not a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, flat feet, tinnitus, and plantar fasciitis have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities of these conditions at the time of filing or during the pendency of the claim.,Service connection has also not been granted for rhinitis, migraine headaches, and OSA (secondary to PTSD). These claims are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their onset in service.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as his death occurred during the pendency of these appeals.

The Veteran's left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis is granted at a 30% evaluation, effective from July 17, 2019. The Veteran's surgical repair of the left lateral ankle ligament tear is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted as service-connected. The issues of increased ratings for the right elbow, back, left knee, and skin disabilities are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral pes planus, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to military service.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and remanded the issue of service connection for right shoulder strain due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for his right little finger disability is denied.,Service connection for left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis has been granted, effective November 20, 2020.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for his left foot condition, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury. The Veteran now has a current disability and there is no dispute regarding the in-service event.

The Veteran was granted service connection for migraines, left knee strain, allergic rhinitis, and ganglion cysts. Service connection was denied for left hip disability, plantar fasciitis, keratoconus, hearing loss, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU back to the RO for further development, including obtaining specialized records requests with a special issue indicator.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of evidence related to his hypertension, hypertensive retinopathy, gastrointestinal disorder, foot disabilities, shoulder disabilities, and knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including plantar fasciitis, due to unclear evidence regarding whether the Veteran had a pre-existing condition and if any current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's request for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current bilateral foot disorders, including plantar fasciitis, is granted. The Board finds this an error in decision-making process due to the pre-decisional duty to assist.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety, depression, headaches, a cervical spine disability, bilateral pes planus, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, frequent urination, and endometriosis claimed as irregular menstrual cycle.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of a right foot disability and an increased rating for GERD due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand three issues: the rating for PTSD, service connection for dizziness and vertigo, and service connection for a left foot disability. The Veteran's Social Security Administration records are needed to continue the review process.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased disability ratings due to insufficient evidence and further review is required.