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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not worsen during service, and therefore cannot be granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's left foot and left shoulder disabilities are related to his military service. The case will be returned for further review.

The Veteran's claims for gout of the feet and hands, as well as bilateral foot disability, were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the Veteran's service-connected back and right foot disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and reopening of service connection due to new evidence added to the record.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left foot disability, left knee disability, TBI, bilateral hearing loss, and eye condition due to inadequate examinations and lack of nexus opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for bilateral pes planus, claimed as plantar fasciitis; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; left knee condition; and right knee condition. The appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is not productive of occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran has no worse than Level I hearing loss in each ear, which does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.,Service connection for pain in the left foot with swelling, numbness, tingling toes, and frost bite is denied as there is no evidence of such disability related to service exposure or cold injury.,Service connection for pain in the right hand with numbness and tingling is denied as there is no evidence of such disability related to service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriasis is remanded due to new evidence submitted after the initial denial. The issues regarding left and right foot disabilities are also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus and headaches. The decision found that there was no new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudicating the claim for pes planus, as well as insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the Veteran's current headaches (migraines) and his service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and bilateral plantar fasciitis. His asthma and bilateral plantar fasciitis are denied for increased ratings, with effective dates of May 26, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding direct service connection for right great toe amputation, as well as whether any of the Veteran's service-connected conditions caused or aggravated his amputation.

The Veteran's bilateral foot condition, including pes planus, hallux valgus, metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis, is found to be related to active service. The sinus condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and cervical spine degenerative joint disease are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to inadequate examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current symptoms and his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's obesity was not found to be an intermediate step in causing his left foot condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus worsened during service. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, finding that additional development is needed to address the nature and etiology of his left foot disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board after further examination and opinion.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's claims of lumbar spine strain and bilateral foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The case is returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral foot disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and addressing potential inconsistencies in his testimony.