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

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as he did not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran did not have anatomical loss or use of both feet, nor was he blind in both eyes, permanently bedridden, or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, allergic rhinitis, and lower back disabilities have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle, left ankle, skin condition of the feet (corns), and bilateral foot condition (flat feet).

The Board has found that the Veteran's service records are incomplete and has ordered VA to obtain his treatment records from 1952 onwards. The claims for service connection remain pending as a result of this remand.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for neck scars, bilateral metatarsalgia with hallux valgus, bilateral pes planus with callus formation, and migraine headaches have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his cardiac condition, hypertension, pes planus, and left ankle condition. The claims will be reviewed after additional examinations are conducted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional evidence being added to his file and missing Social Security Administration records. The Veteran is also required to provide a medical opinion regarding his Amyloidosis disability.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinion is inadequate and remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion to address the Veteran's lay statements about her pes planus during service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral patellofemoral syndrome, a bilateral ankle sprain, a bilateral foot disability, a left fifth toe strain, a deviated nasal septum, residuals of an epididymectomy, chronic headache disability, and generalized anxiety disorder.,The Board found that the Veteran's low back, knee, ankle, foot, and toe disabilities are related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected flat feet.

The Board has granted service connection for a musculoskeletal left foot disability and Raynaud's disease (rated as part of the cardiovascular system). The decision finds that the Veteran's current left foot disability was incurred in service, resolving reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left foot disability is related to service or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine, bilateral ankle, and right foot disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines, asthma, bilateral pes planus, and others, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 26, 2014.

Service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is denied.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for these conditions are all denied as the evidence does not support direct service connection.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, right hip, left hip, and bilateral foot disabilities as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.,There was no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology since service discharge.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, OSA (to include as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis), tinnitus, and GERD have been granted.,Service connection for OSA is established based on the Veteran's credible report of its onset during active service and recurrence since.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional review of new evidence. Higher staged ratings are still at issue.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during his military service. The nasal disorder, sinusitis, and gastro-intestinal condition are remanded for further examination and opinion. Service connection for a perforated eardrum is also remanded. Service connection for pes planus (flat feet) remains denied.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination of her service-connected conditions. The issues include TDIU, a higher rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, earlier effective dates for service connection, and various other disabilities.

The Veteran's bowel condition is granted as service-connected. The claims for eczema, bunions, flatfeet, and sleep apnea are remanded.