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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability, migraine headaches, and erectile dysfunction due to procedural errors in the initial decision-making process. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot disability, sleep apnea, memory loss disorder, and headache disability were dismissed due to improper filing of the appeals in the modernized review system (AMA). The issues of service connection for loss of memory and headache disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding the Veteran's pes planus (foot pain) condition. The Veteran needs to be examined for any current foot disability and an opinion on whether his pre-existing pes planus worsened during service or is related to another condition.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected disabilities. Her bilateral pes planus is rated at 50 percent, effective April 23, 2007. The right knee limitation of flexion is granted but no higher than noncompensable. The rating for right knee osteoarthritis remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with hind foot valgus was denied, as the current ratings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The effective date of TDIU and DEA eligibility is set at October 30, 2012.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating, earlier effective date, and service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals to reopen the claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis, a respiratory condition, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for various disabilities, but has remanded them for further development and examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of right foot disability, left foot disability, and left knee pain due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Board requires an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional regarding the relationship between his service-connected disabilities and his bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's verruca of the feet is currently rated as noncompensable, and a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for plantar fasciitis is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a medical examination and an incomplete record, which may affect the determination of service connection for bilateral pes planus.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been presented or secured to readjudicate the claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus, thus denying the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment from August 17, 2016 to March 6, 2018.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,PTSD, PFB, eczema, right foot pes planus, left foot pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, left foot plantar fasciitis, and right foot plantar fasciitis are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and the Veteran did not have a foot disability during his military service.

Service connection is granted for bilateral flat feet.,New evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims of service connection for a disability of the left little finger, skin condition, and left eye disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection is granted for a left knee disability (left knee arthritis).,The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), left wrist disability, and skin condition are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment solely because of these conditions.

Your appeal for a higher initial rating for your bilateral plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as you have withdrawn it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral pes planus, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in prior decisions.