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

The Board has granted a 50% rating for bilateral pes planus and granted secondary service connection for bilateral hallux valgus. The issues of increased ratings for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve and right lower extremity are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, ankle disorders, diabetic neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities have been dismissed. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted.,Remaining issues of service connection are remanded: low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, chronic skin disorder, OSA, hypertension, migraines, diabetes, and CFS.

The Board has denied service connection for a right foot disability and bilateral shin splints. The TDIU claim is being remanded as the Veteran does not meet the percentage standards set forth in VA's rating schedule but may be eligible for an extraschedular rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury is denied.,Service connection for the right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability (prior to October 6, 2020), and bilateral acquired pes planus with hallux valgus are also denied. The Veteran's GERD symptoms have been granted an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, as well as the grant of a TDIU effective September 2, 2013, are all granted. The OSA claim was reopened based on new evidence received after the initial denial in 2012.

The Veteran's back disability, disabilities of the knees, bilateral pes planus, and acquired psychiatric disability are granted with a 70% rating. The appeal is dismissed for the issue of service connection for shoulders.

The Board has found that the VA examinations provided in August 2016 were inadequate and remanded for additional opinions. The case is being returned to obtain new medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and left shoulder bursitis.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for right foot and lumbar spine disabilities, but denied both on the merits. The Veteran's current right foot disability is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran regarding his income, expenses, and net worth. The Board requires additional forms from the Veteran to ensure proper evaluation of his eligibility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues which were remanded. The grant includes right shoulder labral tear and back disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further action consistent with prior remand directives, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence. The claims are back before the Board after previous denials.

The Veteran's bilateral foot conditions and left ankle disability are granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. The highest available rating of 30 percent is assigned for the right knee instability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as bilateral pes planus due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of probative evidence. The Veteran's current diagnoses are being reviewed with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ankle osteoarthritis, lumbar spine DJD with DDD, and right elbow injury were denied. However, the Veteran was granted service connection for a right knee disorder (arthritis) and right foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a left ankle disability and remanded all other issues on appeal due to the need for additional development of the Veteran's service treatment records.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for left foot plantar warts, effective July 7, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such condition and thus not meeting the requirements for service connection.

The Veteran's right and left foot plantar fasciitis were granted separate evaluations of 10 percent from March 31, 2014 to August 28, 2018. From August 29, 2018 onwards, the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was found not to warrant an increased evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including blindness, glaucoma, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder pain, elbow and wrist swelling, toe numbness, leg numbness, jaw joint pain, hip joint swelling, knee and ankle pain, bilateral pes planus, foot bunions, rib fracture discomfort, hand weakness, left hand swelling, tonsillitis, dizzy spells, fatigue, pharyngitis, allergy disorder, breathing disorder, sleep apnea, heart condition, ulcer, gastritis, gastrointestinal problems, GERD, kidney disorder, lipoma, obesity, arm numbness and pain, and finger numbness. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions.,The Veteran's TBI claim is also denied as there was no in-service head injury or related condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that her condition was aggravated by her military service.