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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as there is evidence suggesting a secondary relationship to his GERD, which is already service-connected.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lateral epicondylitis and olecranon bursitis of the elbow is also remanded due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted service connection, and a 10 percent evaluation for bilateral pes planus prior to September 14, 2021, is granted. The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims for other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral pes planus, gout, ankle/foot disability manifested by instep and heel pain, other than pes planus, and a knee disability due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims of earlier effective dates for TDIU, SMC based on housebound status, and DEA are inextricably intertwined with his claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral pes planus. The AOJ is ordered to complete additional development as necessary, including completing a VA Form 8, before readjudicating the claims.

The Board has decided that remand is necessary to obtain medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected conditions and their potential contribution to his death, as well as to attempt to obtain relevant treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and because SSA records have not been obtained. The RO must review all of this new evidence before making a decision.

The Veteran's headaches are found to have started in service and granted service connection.,Service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome of the cervical spine is denied as there is no evidence it began during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, tendonitis of the right ankle, hammer toes, and osteoarthritis of the MTP joint disabilities as they are related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and referring the claim of entitlement to TDIU to the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of Compensation and Pension Services for consideration of assignment of a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis prior to November 17, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for a left foot disability, right knee condition, left knee condition, and low back pain.,All conditions are related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral pes planus, right ankle degenerative joint disease, cervical paraspinal tendonitis, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and painful scars) have worsened to the point where he requires aid and attendance. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination to determine his need for SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral foot disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions from previous VA examinations regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected right ankle condition caused or aggravated his left foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his acquired psychiatric disability, heart disability, sleep disability, and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his foot disabilities are being remanded due to the lack of a recent VA examination. He has not received any treatment since filing his claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraines, hypertension secondary to PTSD, and right foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases for various conditions, including sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fascitis, TMJ, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and cluster headaches. The decision is based on the need for additional development, specifically obtaining VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities, including bilateral flat feet, low back and neck conditions, narcolepsy, psychiatric disorders, and respiratory disabilities. The Veteran will be afforded VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to deficiencies in prior remand directives and unsecured records. The Veteran's service treatment records, private treatment records, and active duty treatment records are needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet, right knee disability, right hip disability, fibromyalgia, lupus, and PTSD due to a lack of in-service events or injuries that could be linked to these conditions.