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

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues due to his withdrawal of the appeal during a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence showing that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral flat feet condition was aggravated by service. The VA is required to schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine if his condition worsened during service.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral pes planus is granted.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral pes planus is dismissed as the condition has already been service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating for his skin condition, right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions. The claims are also remanded for a new VA opinion regarding systemic therapy use.

The Board denied service connection for left hand, right hand, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to the lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to inadequate VA examinations/medical opinions. The Veteran's pes planus was noted upon entrance into service and an aggravation opinion is needed. For allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, a new VA examination and medical opinion are required as the Veteran had non-deployment related exposure through his MOS as Engineer Equipment Repairman.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim. The most probative evidence does not show a nexus between the current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of wisdom tooth removal, also claimed as locking jaw, and bilateral pes planus are remanded due to incomplete VA examinations. The Board finds that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand requests.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded because the VA examiner did not discuss relevant evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gynecological disability and a bilateral foot disability due to inadequate VA opinions and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, asthma, bilateral pes planus, back pain, sciatic pain of the lower extremities, osteoporosis, ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities, metabolic disorder (hyperlipidemia), diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy with lower urinary symptoms, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to June 21, 2018 for his TDIU, finding that he did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU prior to that date and does not warrant one on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in his claimed service and unavailability of STRs and personnel records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance claims were granted with an effective date of December 14, 2018. A higher rating of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus was also granted.

The Board has determined that new evidence received since the last final decision supports reopening of the claim for service connection for pes planus. The claim is now remanded to determine if service connection can be established.

The Veteran's claims for right and left foot disabilities have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases of right ankle, right knee, and right elbow disabilities.,Service connection for eye disability (glaucoma) is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of medical evidence on the etiology of his foot and knee disabilities. The Veteran is required to undergo an examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to his military service, including any aggravation of preexisting conditions.