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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, bilateral foot disability, and lumbar spine disability are all being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection, initial ratings, and TDIU are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, personality disorder, adjustment disorder, left foot condition, right foot condition, and back condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,Updated VA treatment records must be obtained, and a new examination is required to determine the etiology of the acquired psychiatric disorders and bilateral foot conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are remanded due to non-compliance with prior remand directives. The hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left arm, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence or conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral foot pain is found to be related to a period of inactive duty for training (IDT) in November 2015, and service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding medical records and inconsistencies in his testimony.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine strain was dismissed, and the appeal for TDIU was granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the record.,Specifically, the Board requested addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his right hand skin disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions due to incomplete development of records and inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hand residuals of frostbite, back pain with limited motion, sinusitis, and bilateral foot disability (pes planus) have been granted. The claim for tinnitus has also been granted.,However, the Veteran's claims for right upper extremity residuals of frostbite, left upper extremity residuals of frostbite, and service connection for back pain with limited motion are still pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in the need for aid and attendance of another person, as she can perform most activities of daily living with assistance when needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne and herpes have been denied as her conditions did not worsen since the last examination in February 2012. The Board has also remanded the remaining service connection claims due to the Veteran's failure to appear for VA examinations.,VA is required to obtain clarification opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disabilities (plantar fasciitis, pes planus with an acquired deformity and bunion) and back disabilities (upper and lower back). Clarification of these diagnoses and their relationship to service are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 31, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence linking his testicular adenomatoid tumor and fractures of the left 5th metatarsal, as well as other conditions. The rating for residuals of fracture of the left 5th metatarsal remains at noncompensable prior to July 1, 2021.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, characterized by marked pronation and extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces of both feet despite orthopedic shoes or appliances, has been granted a disability evaluation of 50 percent effective November 22, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for cramping of the body, chronic pain also claimed as chronic multi symptom illness and sleep disturbances/insomnia are denied as they are considered manifestations of his service-connected fibromyalgia.,The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left foot plantar fasciitis and right foot plantar fasciitis claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to incomplete development, including obtaining additional medical records and evidence. The issues of PTSD and internal bleeding are inextricably intertwined with TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities. The TDIU rating issue is also being referred to the Director, Compensation Service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right inguinal hernia and right foot plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active service.