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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disability and left shoulder disability, as they are inextricably intertwined due to the potential impact on the service connection claim for the left shoulder. The VA must obtain SSA records and provide an addendum opinion addressing whether the preexisting pes planus was aggravated during service and if any other currently-diagnosed foot disabilities had their onset in service or are otherwise etiologically related to service. For the left shoulder disability, the VA must also address whether it is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by the bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, left knee disability, and left ankle disability are all remanded for further development. The Board found that the current ratings of 10 percent do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left foot disability, finding that it is due to an in-service injury and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded multiple issues, including the rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs, the ratings for scars on the right foot, service connection for diabetes and erectile dysfunction, PTSD disability rating, and TDIU. Additional development is needed to clarify the presence of any co-existing neurologic impairment in the feet.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral ankle disability, a bilateral foot disability, and a bilateral knee disability. The Veteran's testimony about his pain during service and since was considered credible.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted service connection as it had its onset in service. The other issues related to the hips, legs, and knees were remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine, left hip, right hip, right foot, and left foot disabilities. Service connection was granted for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's right foot disability is also granted as service-connected, but the left foot disability remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, consistent with her education, skills, training, and work history.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus with tarsal tunnel syndrome and scars prior to November 18, 2014 was denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and related conditions. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, DDD and DJD of the lumbar spine, bilateral foot disabilities, and acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder NOS).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is secondary to his service-connected right ankle and/or plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include schizoid personality disorder and depression due to incomplete records, need for further examination, and need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current right foot plantar wart disability had its onset during, or is otherwise related to, his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of left and right foot disabilities, finding that further examination is needed to address whether these conditions are caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, as evidenced by his intermittent employment and significant earnings during periods of unemployment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding her conditions.

The Veteran's claims for temporary total evaluations under 38 C.F.R. � 4.29 and 38 C.F.R. � 4.30 are denied as there is no evidence of hospitalization or surgery with convalescence due to a service-connected disability during the appeal period.