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

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, low back strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, ventral hernia, allergic rhinitis, and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claim for bilateral dry eye syndrome was granted.,Service connection was not established for the claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis but has remanded the issue of secondary service connection for a bilateral ankle condition.

The Board has determined that the May 2017 rating decision did not contain CUE in relation to the reduction of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus rating or in failing to adjudicate a TDIU claim. The appeal is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities remains pending and has been remanded.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is also pending and has been remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was evaluated at a 30% rating prior to October 11, 2016. The Board found that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it only manifested by pain and characteristic callouses.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss of use of one or both feet, permanent vision impairment of both eyes, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip. Therefore, the Veteran is denied eligibility for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including failing to provide a VA examination and obtain all relevant service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and the need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates ranging from September 30, 2014 to January 1, 2018. The grants include a 30 percent rating for residuals of right foot strain and left foot strain, as well as a TDIU effective January 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete medical records and the need to obtain additional treatment records related to the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is denied as the evidence does not support an increase in disability beyond the current 50% rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of the neck, hips, knees, ankles or feet at any time during the pendency of his claims. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for ratings of his right knee, left knee, and left knee scars have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD has also been dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's right ankle condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis need to be re-evaluated considering his lay statements regarding symptoms and treatment in service.

Your claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been granted, and the case is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pes planus, bilateral knee disabilities, and back disability due to incomplete development. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding whether these conditions had an onset in service or are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus in both his right and left feet due to inadequate opinions in the record. The case will be further developed with a new opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis, pes planus, and metatarsalgia, as these conditions are considered direct service-connected based on evidence showing their onset during active duty.