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

The Veteran's left plantar fasciitis has been rated at 10 percent since June 27, 2017. The Board found no evidence of a compensable rating prior to that date and denied any higher ratings thereafter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pes planus, eye disorder (refractive amblyopia), and gout due to incomplete opinions in the record regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for left hip, right hip, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left foot disabilities are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,There is no indication in the record that the Veteran has any current hip, hearing loss, tinnitus, or foot disabilities at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 10, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral flat foot (pes planus). The issues on appeal are now more accurately stated as the Veteran seeking service connection for his current bilateral flat foot condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and consideration of the issues related to his service-connected conditions, including bruxism (claimed as teeth grinding), migraine headaches, PTSD, lumbar strain, reactive airway disease, rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees, tinnitus, restless leg syndrome, left elbow chronic epicondylitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, status-post right 4th metacarpal fracture, bilateral shin splints, erectile dysfunction, scars on the bilateral knees and left elbow, right great toe onychomycosis, and acne.

The Board dismissed the appeals for left hip trochanteric bursitis and right foot plantar fasciitis because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral hallux valgus, and umbilical hernia. The case is being remanded to address the Veteran's claims for a gastrointestinal disorder (to include gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding of the stomach).,Service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder (to include gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding of the stomach) is also being remanded due to the need for an addendum VA examination.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 40 percent effective December 13, 2011. A rating in excess of 40 percent for the period prior to December 11, 2019, was dismissed. The Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy has been granted a 20 percent rating since September 24, 2020. Service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied as it did not occur within one year of service. Chronic sinusitis and right ear hearing loss are presumed to be related to military service. The Veteran's left hip, right hip, left knee, right knee, and left ankle disabilities were all denied. Bronchitis was granted effective August 10, 2022 (PACT Act). TDIU is granted effective November 20, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or any other basis for establishing service connection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected as it did not begin during active service and there is no evidence of a nexus to an in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted as the disability was shown as chronic during a presumptive period and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are not service-connected as he has not had them at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, acid reflux disability, low back disability, left hip disability (secondary to a low back disability), and right hip disability (secondary to a low back disability) is remanded as there are inextricably intertwined issues with pes planus that need further clarification.,Service connection for pes planus is remanded as the examiner must provide an opinion on whether it was worsened beyond its natural progression during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral knee condition, left foot disability, and right foot disability has been granted with an effective date of November 30, 1991.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and sinus tarsitis, has been reopened due to new evidence. However, the claims are denied as there is no evidence of aggravation during service or onset in service for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection and initial ratings for sinusitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of private medical records from the Veteran's new primary care provider, L.D.F-B., at Virginia Hospital Center. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for these records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for pes planus and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of VA examinations related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to incomplete medical records. The left knee condition claim is also remanded for a new examination.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his left knee condition is remanded for further clarification on flare-ups and range of motion during such periods.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, spindle cell tumor, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded for a new opinion from a VA examiner or oncologist to determine if there is a relationship between his condition and military service, including exposure to PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spindle cell tumor of left nasal cavity is remanded due to incomplete medical records. The need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions remains.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an examination to address the right hand disability.