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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right foot conditions due to incomplete STRs, need for additional VA examinations, and inconsistencies in the Veteran's lay statements.

All claims for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn by the Veteran.,The Veteran's hepatitis A has not met the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and insufficient rationale in the previous decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been reopened and remanded due to the presence of new evidence showing lumbar degenerative disc disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability remains denied as no new material evidence was received.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left plantar fasciitis, as well as a new ankle disability, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further development, including an addendum VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hip, knee, and right foot disabilities due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on six different conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether it was aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology, particularly in relation to service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and his bilateral foot disabilities due to insufficient development of records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are all granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed with a new VA examination by a podiatrist or foot specialist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating for his right foot disability and lumbosacral strain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to September 15, 2017 are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The issues include bilateral pes planus and left ring finger arthritis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, plantar fasciitis (left and right feet), and erectile dysfunction were dismissed. The appeal for chronic fatigue syndrome was remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet disability was noted on entry and is at least evenly balanced as to whether the disability increased in severity during active-duty service.,The Veteran's right knee condition, which included a pre-existing surgical removal of cartilage from his right knee prior to enlistment, was not noted on entry. The evidence shows that the Veteran experienced symptoms such as pain and instability during service.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis resulted in pain on manipulation and use of the feet from January 28, 2011 to June 23, 2018. The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for this period.