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

The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis and right (dominant) shoulder strain have been rated at the maximum allowed under their respective diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's bilateral plantar fascitis has not met the criteria for a higher rating.

Prior to November 22, 2017, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.,Since November 22, 2017, the Veteran has a combined rating of 80 percent for his service-connected disabilities and is rated at 100 percent for kidney cancer. His TDIU claim is denied as he can secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination in a previous decision, and needs an addendum opinion from a VA provider.

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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was not rated higher than 10 percent prior to September 25, 2015 and as 30 percent since. The Veteran’s bilateral shin splints were granted a 30 percent rating effective from August 18, 1997.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability due to the lack of evidence of a current diagnosis. The cases of bilateral foot and hip disabilities, as well as PTSD, are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and an increased rating for his right gluteus disability, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between these disabilities and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder and reopening the claim was granted. The claims for increased rating for right carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist condition (carpal tunnel syndrome), right foot disability, sleep apnea, and residuals of transient ischemic attack are remanded.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is related to active service and service connection for this condition has been granted. The cervical spine and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current foot disability is related to his service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his foot condition was incurred during service.

The Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis with degenerative joint disease of the bilateral feet is remanded for further evaluation and to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, ear disability, glaucoma, respiratory disorder, hypertension, upper intestinal disorder (GERD), erectile dysfunction, left great toenail paronychia, gout, right foot disability, skin disability, LUE neuropathy with pain, RUE neuropathy with pain, LLE neuropathy with pain, and RLE neuropathy with pain due to outstanding evidence that may be relevant to the claims.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and hallux valgus and hallux rigidus of the right foot due to conflicting evidence about their onset in or attributable to service.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardio-respiratory arrest due to hepatic carcinoma. The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and denied DIC benefits, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a relationship between the Veteran’s hypertension and either his period of active service or any service-connected disability.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for myalgia (claimed as bilateral leg pain) was also denied. The Board determined that the evidence did not show a link between the Veteran’s myalgia and his service-connected pes planus.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional diagnostic testing related to the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including onychomycosis and degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and headaches has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for MDD was granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been granted, including right and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disorder (PTSD, panic disorder, depressive disorder), lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, headache disorder, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left eye pterygium have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including right first toe MTP arthritis and plantar fasciitis with distorted great toe nail, is rated at 50 percent prior to February 9, 2016. The low back disability is denied. No new rating is granted for the low back disability.