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

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted service connection as related to in-service sexual assault.,Service connection for insomnia is denied, as it is considered a symptom of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory condition, claimed as asthma; left foot disability; right foot disability; low back disability; and sleep apnea. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and lower back condition are remanded as there may be outstanding treatment records relevant to these claims.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to the possibility of existing but unassociated medical evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet is remanded because no VA examination has been conducted yet.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, secondary to PTSD, is remanded as there may be outstanding treatment records relevant to this claim.

The Board has granted a 50% disability rating for bilateral metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis as of June 24, 2015, but the effective date is set at November 6, 2018 due to the Veteran's failure to timely appeal prior decisions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a back disability, and various extremity disabilities are not granted. The cases have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions were aggravated by his obesity.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service-connected. The initial evaluation for left elbow limitation of flexion and extension remains at 20 percent, with a separate 20 percent rating for impairment of supination and pronation.,Service connection for pes planus (flat feet) is remanded.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are found to be caused by military stressors. Service connection is also granted for plantar fasciitis and OSA, with the latter being secondary to service-connected deviated septum and chronic rhinitis.

The Veteran's asthma is granted on a presumptive basis due to service in the Gulf War. The right knee and plantar fasciitis claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs was denied from November 26, 2013 to November 20, 2016. From November 21, 2016, the Veteran's claim for a 50 percent rating for his bilateral foot disability was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service events are considered.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted service connection, while his bilateral bunions and depression were denied. His scar #1 and testicle removal were also denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus based on aggravation during active duty, but denied service connection for low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for sinusitis, post traumatic plantar tibial nerve damage (right), degenerative arthritis of the right knee, and lumbar spine degenerative joint disease. The issues include seeking earlier effective dates and higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent from November 30, 2012, for plantar warts and calluses of the feet was granted. The Board also found that a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 4, 2013 is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and missing scheduled appointments. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his claimed disabilities are related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of the lumbosacral spine and tinnitus have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, and bunions of the feet were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to June 28, 2017 have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right knee disability has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral conjunctivitis has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating percent for service-connected right thigh lipoma has been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot condition is related to his service-connected left ankle disability and grants service connection for this secondary condition.