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

The claims for service connection have been granted, and the Veteran is now entitled to benefits for her claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine condition and bilateral pes planus, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for a right ankle condition as the Veteran's current disability is not shown to have been caused by his service-connected right ankle condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection claims due to a withdrawal of appeal by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and bilateral knee strain are granted as service connected.,Service connection for the right ankle disability, characterized as Achilles tendon tear and instability of the right ankle, is denied.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA opinions and a need for additional development of the Veteran's service personnel records. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including as secondary to service-connected bilateral ankle disability, and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right foot pes planus (flatfoot) based on aggravation during active duty.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are granted service connection. The Board also remanded the issues of sleep apnea, right elbow disability, left elbow disability, GERD, IBS, migraine headaches, and hypertension for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for another VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for an additional VA examination to address the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus prior to April 14, 2012.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities has prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment since November 26, 2009. An effective date for TDIU is granted as of that date and an effective date for Chapter 35 DEA benefits is also established.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's flat feet are remanded for further examination to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 5276.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and requests additional evidence or medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a right foot disability, including status post right foot amputation, due to insufficient evidence and need for further clarification. The Veteran's spouse is seeking service connection on a secondary basis due to hepatitis C and kidney failure resulting in a transplant.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and gout in feet, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus and gout in feet are granted as they are determined to be at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete or inaccurate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right foot disabilities. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete VA examinations and issues related to service-connected foot disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis were denied a compensable rating prior to April 17, 2018. A 50 percent rating was granted beginning April 17, 2018 for the condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of rheumatoid arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left ankle disability, and left foot disability. The claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct link to service.