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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine and foot disabilities are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including private treatment records and VA examinations. The issues of service connection for various conditions are being remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus. The claim is now remanded for further development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran's pes planus was aggravated during military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral pes planus with pronation is granted, effective January 21, 1981.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the current diagnosis and etiology of any foot disorder found to be present, including whether pre-existing hallux valgus and hammertoes worsened during service and if any other diagnosed foot disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his knee and foot conditions, have impacted his ability to work. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the need for an examination considering the occupational limitations caused by these disabilities during the appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including left shoulder disorder, left foot disorder (not including pes planus), right foot disorder (not including pes planus), right hand disorder, and left hand disorder. The decision is based on direct evidence of a relationship between each condition and the Veteran's active duty service.

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

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for lumbar spine, right hip, and right foot disabilities due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they must be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for his right foot and lumbar spine disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and degenerative arthritis are rated at 50 percent since May 13, 2017. The skin rash is rated at noncompensable since October 7, 2011.

The Veteran's neurologic abnormality manifesting urinary incontinence is granted as secondary to her service-connected lumbar degenerative disc disease with ruptured disc. The bilateral foot disability claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for additional evidence, including the claims of service connection for eye disability, dizziness, right knee and left knee disabilities, and a right foot and left foot disabilities. The claim for an earlier effective date is dismissed due to finality.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, pes planus, knee disabilities, neuritis, right eyebrow scar, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral pes planus was denied as the proper effective date is November 15, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral foot and knee conditions and lumbosacral degenerative joint disease, all secondary to obesity caused by service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's hearing loss claim was denied.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board finds a remand necessary to schedule the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination in order to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected disability.,The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 30 percent disabling. The Board finds a remand necessary for a new examination to determine the current nature and severity of his disability, given his reported symptoms since the last examination.,The Veteran contends he has a penile disorder related to military service. A VA examination is needed to determine if such condition had its onset in or is otherwise related to his military service.,The Veteran contends he has bilateral knee disorders related to military service. A VA examination is needed to determine the current nature and severity of his disability, as well as whether it is related to his military service.,The Veteran contends he has a skin disorder of the right foot (onychomycosis) and bilateral pes planus that are related to military service. A VA examination is needed to determine if such conditions had their onset in or are otherwise related to his military service.,The Veteran contends he has bilateral pes planus that are related to military service. A VA examination is needed to determine the current nature and severity of his disability, as well as whether it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for alopecia was granted. However, her increased ratings for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and left heel spur prior to October 30, 2020, and since that date were both denied.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for the period prior to September 24, 2014 due to insufficient reasoning in the April 2021 decision. The Veteran is already service-connected for PTSD and related disabilities but was not considered for a TDIU during this period.