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

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for the Veteran's right knee and right foot disabilities, and remanded the case for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection and has determined that he is entitled to service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, including hammertoes. The evidence supports a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot plantar wart, right foot hammertoe, and a condition claimed as right foot deformity due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran should be provided with a C&P examination and etiology opinion regarding his conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). The AOJ is instructed to verify these periods and document all requests and responses in the claims file.

The Board has ordered a remand due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed foot conditions and his service-connected bilateral foot drop.

The Board dismissed all the claims as they are related to a deceased Veteran.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The appeals for lumbosacral strain, a bilateral peripheral nerve condition (sciatica), and pes planus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, insomnia, hypertension, and flat feet due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right foot disabilities, heart disability, ankle disabilities, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been granted. The claim of reopening for a heart disability has also been granted. However, the issues regarding left and right ankle disabilities and left leg disability are still pending as they require further examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for a right foot disability. However, service connection is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or chronic condition related to current symptoms.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the January 2021 remand directives and thus, the claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a bilateral foot disability due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence and lay statements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) due to incomplete development. The AOJ must conduct a preliminary assessment and obtain further medical explanation from the underwriter regarding non-service-connected disabilities before adjudicating the S-DVI claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, right foot disability, and left foot disability due to outstanding records and need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including degenerative changes of the lumbar spine and dextroscoliosis, cervical DJD, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, bilateral shoulder degenerative arthritis and DJD, bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculoapthy, plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur, tinea corporis, and varicose veins are all granted. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70%.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a left foot disability other than plantar fasciitis due to conflicting evidence regarding whether he has such a condition and inadequate clarification of the examiner's opinions. The case is being sent back for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, plantar fasciitis, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 20, 2020.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's claimed foot disabilities are inadequate and remands these issues due to the examiner's use of an incorrect standard in his rationale regarding aggravation, as well as his failure to provide a clear explanation for his opinion.