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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for memory loss, swelling in hands and face, spine disability, right knee disability, and right foot disability has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of continuity of symptoms or a link to service.,Service connection was denied as there is no persuasive medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's foot disorder (pes planus and plantar fasciitis) is remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a unilateral or bilateral foot disorder as secondary to the left foot hallux valgus disability. The initial rating for the service-connected left foot hallux valgus disability is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and severity of the Veteran's shoulder and foot disabilities. Separate ratings may be warranted for multiple service-connected foot disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as service connected. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disability, respiratory disorder, sleep disorder, and low back disability are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis, finding that it is not related to active service and more likely due to his preexisting pes planus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions on direct, secondary, and aggravation service connection.

The Board dismissed all issues related to service connection and new and material evidence claims due to the Veteran's death. The appeal is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for a right foot disability and a cervical spine disability due to the lack of issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CFS is denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of CFS and the evidence did not support a finding that it was related to service or Persian Gulf service. For sarcoidosis, lung disease, and psychiatric disability claims, additional examination and opinion are needed as they may be related to service.

The Veteran's knee disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's foot disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's hearing loss and dizziness claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left foot disability, including a first metatarsal fracture and other conditions like post-traumatic arthritis and plantar calcaneal spurs, is being remanded for further development to determine the appropriate disability rating.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a hearing loss disability due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are remanded as further examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for left foot pes planus, right foot pes planus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have all been granted. The claim for tingling and poor circulation, left leg, has been reopened.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot, left knee, and right knee disabilities. The most persuasive evidence supports the Veteran's claims that these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran was found to be unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability, right foot disability, and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and disability ratings have been dismissed due to his death.

The VA denied the Veteran's appeal because his Form 9, which he filed in response to a January 2016 rating decision, was not timely or properly accepted. The Board found that the Veteran did not file his substantive appeal within the required time frame and therefore the claims were considered final.

The Veteran's right foot disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the amended rating schedule and lack of recent examination.