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

The Veteran's right and left tibia disabilities, as well as their associated knee and ankle instability issues, have been granted increased ratings. The right and left knee instability issues received initial 10 percent ratings prior to April 22, 2022, and a 20 percent rating from that date onwards. Right and left ankle instability issues also received initial 10 percent ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's current back disability, right hip disability, bilateral foot disabilities, and migraines. The issues of service connection for a right hip disability, bilateral foot disabilities, and migraines are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The Board finds the Veteran's claims for other disabilities are not supported by competent and credible evidence, necessitating further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous instructions and needs further examination to determine if the Veteran's right foot disability is related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent rating for service-connected bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are more than mild and not relieved by orthotics.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since March 25, 2015.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. High cholesterol and psychiatric disorders are denied. The remaining claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right and left knee disorders, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective March 26, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 1, 2019 was denied as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable from performing all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts in the left eye, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, and plantar fasciitis have been granted.,Service connection is established based on exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically failure to obtain medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for left knee, right knee, and right foot disabilities are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.,The Veteran's claim for lumbar spine disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral pes planus (right foot) have been granted service connection.,A compensable rating of 20 percent has been granted for the Veteran's left ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, pes planus, and hypertension due to incomplete service treatment records. A new VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA medical opinions and the need to obtain additional private treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a back disability and plantar fasciitis due to incomplete development of records, including VA treatment records from the Center for Interventional Pain and Spine. New opinions are needed regarding whether these conditions had onset during service or are related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations and a lack of asbestos exposure information.

The Veteran's service connection for left foot posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and pes planus is granted. The appeal for a separate disability rating for any other left foot disorder is denied.