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

The Board has denied service connection for GERD, hypertension, a back disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability as there is no credible evidence of chronic or continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a chronic psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, an alcohol-related disorder secondary to PTSD and bipolar disorder, and a left foot disability has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral flat feet and plantar fasciitis, right or left ear disorder (to include hearing loss and hyperacusis), right ankle disability, left ankle disability, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left foot plantar fasciitis and secondary service connection for bilateral pes planus and left foot degenerative arthritis due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, right foot metatarsalgia, and left foot metatarsalgia. The Veteran is also awarded a disability rating of 50 percent for chronic cervicogenic headache.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete review of his medical records. The claims are now pending with VA.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and DVT of the right lower extremity were granted ratings, with the DVT rated at 60 percent prior to September 20, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board denies his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left hand disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to March 2, 2020, for his service-connected left palm scar is denied. A 10 percent rating is granted beginning from March 2, 2020.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence or examination reports. The TDIU claim is also remanded as there is no supporting information in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include bilateral upper extremity pain/carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral knee disability, bilateral pes planus, heart disorder, and pulmonary disability.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder was denied, as the evidence did not support symptoms consistent with a higher rating. The claim for TDIU prior to March 7, 2022, was also denied due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities not rendering him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a left foot disability and found that new and material evidence was received. However, the claim remains unresolved as to whether service connection can be established due to lack of direct evidence linking current disability to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted, and the claim for secondary service connection for a low back disability due to service-connected bilateral pes planus is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of schizophrenia and bilateral pes planus for further development due to the Veteran's homelessness and inability to be contacted.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus, cervical spine disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability are denied. The right knee claim is dismissed.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and right knee disabilities due to insufficient examination findings.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus is not service-connected. The case is being sent back for further review due to insufficient evidence in the previous decision.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at the highest allowable rating of 20 percent from February 26, 2021. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted under any other diagnostic code.,The Veteran's claim for a separate disability rating for pes planus remains pending and needs to be addressed.