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

The Veteran's skin rash, variously diagnosed as tinea versicolor versus eczematous dermatitis of upper body, etc., is granted service connection. Service connection for plantar fasciitis is denied.

The Board has determined that the claims file is missing relevant medical evidence, including records from Dr. K.M., and therefore these claims are remanded for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and varicose veins in both lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to dress or undress herself and to keep herself clean without the personal assistance of another person, meeting the criteria for SMC at the rate prescribed in 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, while his claim for a bilateral foot disorder (claimed as plantar fasciitis) is granted. The Board found that the Veteran had functional impairment and an impact on employment due to his foot pain.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on housebound status was denied because he does not meet the criteria for such benefits, as his service-connected disabilities do not independently rate at 60% or more and he is not permanently confined to his dwelling due to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding whether his pre-existing condition worsened during active duty.

The Veteran's left shoulder strain, gastroenteritis, Crohn's disease, paroxysmal abdominal pain, and left knee disability manifested by pain are all granted as service-connected.,PTSD is also granted with an initial 100% rating from January 21, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding whether his pre-existing condition was aggravated during service.

The Board has granted the restoration of disability ratings for right CTS, left CTS, and bilateral foot disabilities. The cervical spine disability issue remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various spinal and extremity conditions due to procedural issues. Further development is needed, including VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion for revision of the March 23, 2013, and February 11, 2014, Rating Decisions because he did not provide clear and unmistakable evidence that the VA Regional Office made an erroneous factual finding in either decision regarding his bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date prior to April 16, 2020 for the award of service connection for plantar fasciitis with flat feet bilaterally is denied as there was no new and material evidence submitted within one year of the September 2015 denial.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was granted service connection as it pre-existed his active service and was aggravated therein. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and respiratory dyspnea were not granted increased ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right hip degenerative arthritis, left ankle osteoarthritis, right ankle osteoarthritis, and lumbosacral spine arthritis. These conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety was granted. The claims for service connection for lumbar and left foot disabilities were remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so incapable of performing the activities of daily living that he requires care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied because the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.,Entitlement to service connection for bronchitis is dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The Veteran's BHL, right foot pain, and hemorrhoids are remanded for further evaluation.,Right foot pain is remanded for a VA examination.,Hemorrhoids are also remanded for a VA examination.