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

The Veteran's left foot plantar warts are productive of pain that impair his ability to stand and walk, warranting a 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and chronic exertional compartment syndrome are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's left foot disability, sinusitis, hypertension, and back disability are all being considered for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service and granted.,Issues related to shin splints, left foot disability, right foot disability, tendonitis of the knee, left knee disability, bone fractures, back disability, dysentery, allergies, and TBI residuals are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service and granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neck, back, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities due to additional development needed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain his medical records and conduct examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities, which may affect his ability to drive. The matter will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior February 2022 Board remand directives and a remand is necessary for all Veteran's claims on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding his right and left foot disabilities, as well as his depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, and adjustment disorder with mixed features, is related to his in-service stressor involving combat activity while serving in Bosnia. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and left foot disability. Service connection remains denied for right foot disability, skin condition, and stress (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the case due to a new theory of entitlement, which involves service connection for pes planus on a secondary basis. The Veteran's representative asserts that his altered gait from his service-connected knee and back disabilities has aggravated his pes planus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand/thumb disorder, a right shoulder disorder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for adjustment disorder, PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, and thoracolumbar spine disorder have been granted effective from October 4, 2010.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a failure to comply with previous directives from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court). Specifically, the Veteran's employment records need to be obtained and provided by OPM.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including the claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal for VA loan guaranty benefits was denied because his service duration did not meet the minimum requirement of 90 days, and there is no exception to this rule due to a pre-existing disability. The Veteran served only 19 days in December 1968, which is insufficient for eligibility.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right knee and hip replacements, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since June 28, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for right heel spur, left foot disability, and lumbar spine disability. The Board finds that these claims are granted.