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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus as he failed to report for a necessary VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus condition existed prior to service and was aggravated during his period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and readjudication due to issues with the hearing transcript, a failure to discuss service connection based on aggravation of pre-existing pes planus, and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain missing VA treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination. The claims are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected.,Right foot pes planus is granted secondary to right foot plantar fasciitis.,TDIU and SMC are granted from April 28, 2011 due to mental health disorder.,Increased ratings for right foot plantar fasciitis prior to February 19, 2015, and since that date are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a left knee disability, flat feet, and left foot and hip conditions due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence was received to readjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and chronic sinusitis. The claims are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a foot disability, including tinea pedis, plantar fibroma, hallux rigidus, and flat feet due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, residuals of status post right orchiectomy, and bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by his in-service injury. However, the low back condition was denied due to lack of a direct or secondary nexus.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings and service connection. The rating in excess of 20 percent for left foot disability remains denied, with the case being remanded.,Service connection is also being remanded for right wrist, bilateral shoulder, and right hip disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left foot disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee disability, and left knee disability due to insufficient development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disability. The Veteran needs to undergo another VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 26, 2010 for hearing loss was granted.,An increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD prior to June 1, 2012 was granted.,Increased ratings were denied for PTSD from June 1, 2012 to March 14, 2017 and from March 15, 2017 onwards.,A compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 13, 2017 was granted.,Increased ratings were denied for bilateral hearing loss from March 13, 2017 onwards.,Service connection for various disabilities including back disability, left leg and foot disabilities, right leg and foot disabilities, as well as TDIU prior to March 13, 2017 was remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis, began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, right foot, and neck disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran is required to provide a complete transcript of her hearing, obtain SSA records, and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left and right hallux valgus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced in favor of the Veteran.