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

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for residuals, right Achilles tendon injury. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is reopened and remanded due to the submission of new evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim (an in-service stressor). Other issues are also being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral pes planus prior to September 18, 2017 was denied as the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's skin disability, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo are all remanded for further development. The AOJ must verify the Veteran's current address and obtain addenda medical opinions to determine if his conditions are related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development. The Veteran is requested to provide all relevant medical records from other Federal agencies, including those related to his employment with the State Department. He should also be afforded VA examinations to determine if he has current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits claim is remanded due to a significant change in his disability picture and the need for an updated vocational evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and new evidence received since the May 2013 rating decisions. The Veteran's conditions include a low back condition, bilateral pes planus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate etiological opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left foot disability is secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The RO must obtain updated VA treatment records and seek adequate etiological opinions that respond fully to the Board's inquiries.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been withdrawn. The Board has denied the remaining claims of service connection for a headache disorder, jaw disorder, neck disorder, lower back disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right knee disorder, and left foot disorder (numbness and tingling).

The Veteran's claims for service connection of respiratory disorder, left foot disability, and right foot disability are being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports and a need for further medical opinions. The Veteran's conditions are related to his Gulf War service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for right ankle, right lower leg, low back, and flat feet disabilities is granted.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for schizophrenia, flat feet, anemia, and thalassemia due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran contends that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for withdrawal of an earlier effective date appeal and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left foot condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus condition was aggravated during service.

The appeal with respect to residuals of frostbite of the right foot is dismissed. The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, GERD, a right shoulder disability, a low back disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and flat feet are remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for pes planus, an upper back condition, and a lower back condition due to lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical opinion to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left foot disorders, including flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and degenerative arthritis. The decision remains pending as it is not clear whether service connection will be granted or denied.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C, bilateral foot disability, and varicose veins as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, finding that her current conditions are not related to her military service.