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

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability evaluation, and his left and right foot disabilities are both rated at 20 percent each. The Board found that the severity of the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated the criteria for these ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 8, 2013. Therefore, the claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's increased symptoms in his right foot are attributable to a non-service-connected right foot disability.,The Veteran does not have a right ankle condition that is related to service or secondary to his service-connected right foot disability.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and residuals of cervical spine disc herniations at C5-6 and C6-7 with narrowing of neural foramina, status post anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery.,Service connection is remanded for a lumbar spine condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis. Service connection is also remanded for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's right foot orthosis caused wear and tear to his clothing, which is sufficient for the Board to grant an annual VA clothing allowance for 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected left foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis, along with his onychomycosis, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and etiological opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left foot condition, right foot condition, left ankle condition, and right ankle condition due to new evidence of worsening symptoms. The Veteran's claim for residuals of left testicular surgery is also being remanded.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric condition (major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder) due to outstanding private treatment records and unverified in-service stressor. The Veteran's claim for residuals of left testicular surgery is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to postoperative changes related to spinal fusion with mild kyphosis of the cervical spine, bilateral pes planus, and chronic diarrhea have been granted. The claim for left groin disability and chronic pain in the pelvic region and thigh has been remanded.,Service connection was also granted for residuals of left Achilles tendinitis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for residuals of a left hand injury, right foot disability, residuals of a right eye injury, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied a TDIU from January 30, 2019, finding that the service-connected disabilities do not prevent the Veteran from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg disorder, bilateral flatfoot (pes planus), and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. However, further development is needed as the Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus is denied, but his claim for tinnitus and PTSD are both granted. The case is remanded for further action on the hearing loss claim.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are not sufficient to make a fully informed decision regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and hearing disability manifested by hyperacusis. Therefore, the cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot and neck disabilities, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for a spinal disability, bilateral lower extremity disorder (shin splints), and bilateral foot disability. The acquired psychiatric disability claim is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding her musculoskeletal disabilities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, and right foot hallux valgus have been granted effective July 27, 2011. The effective dates for the other conditions were not earlier than this date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of various disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, left foot disability, right hand carpal tunnel disability, and left hand carpal tunnel disability. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's military exit medical examination report and entire military personnel record.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, rhinitis, sinusitis, a bilateral foot disability, and a right knee disability based on the positive evidence presented by the Veteran's lay testimony, outpatient treatment records, and private opinions of record.