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

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for insomnia disorder and reopening the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a left heel disorder with plantar fasciitis. The Board has dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his bilateral pes planus with degenerative changes was dismissed because he died before the Board could issue a decision.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left foot plantar fasciitis, and thus denied service connection for this condition. The claims for sleep apnea and hypertension are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings related to his cervical strain, left knee strain, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and bilateral pes planus second degree.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus on the basis that a preexisting disability was aggravated by active duty service. The Veteran's lay statements and consistent symptoms since separation from service support this finding.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disability, skin condition (including skin cancer), thyroid condition, colon cancer, lung condition, and prostate condition due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims are being remanded as the VA examinations did not substantially comply with the November 2022 remand directives.,The Board has denied service connection for left foot disability, skin condition (including skin cancer), thyroid condition, colon cancer, lung condition, and prostate condition due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims are being remanded as the VA examinations did not substantially comply with the November 2022 remand directives.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for his right foot disability, which is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right foot disability (pes planus), and left foot disability (pes planus) have been granted. The claim for service connection for cervical spine disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of right foot disability, right ankle disability, and TBI due to new medical evidence being associated with the case file.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to address the severity of his bilateral pes planus, pulmonary and cutaneous sarcoidosis, degenerative joint disease left knee with meniscal tear, and degenerative joint disease right knee with meniscal tear. The issues on appeal are related to service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral flat feet were aggravated by service. The Veteran will need a new examination and an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus as the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during service, and there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, specifically plantar fasciitis and pes planus. The opinion provided by Dr. J.E. supports this decision.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for further examination. The Veteran's claims include neck, left knee, low back, bilateral foot, foot rash, sinus/allergy, and lung disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after February 2021 and requests for a waiver of newly received VA examinations. The issues include seeking an earlier effective date for service connection and increased disability ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions regarding whether her pre-existing bilateral hallux valgus was aggravated by military service and for a new VA examination to determine if her acquired psychiatric disorder is related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for left foot plantar fasciitis from February 12, 2020 is dismissed as the RO found clear and unmistakable error in assigning separate evaluations for right and left foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer, but the issues of left foot disability (gout), right foot disability (gout), bilateral leg disability, dry eyes disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss remain remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for aggravation of preexisting bilateral flat feet, finding that there was no increase in disability during any period of active service and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and ratings related to various conditions has been dismissed. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right knee, left knee, and right foot disabilities have been remanded.