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

The Board denied service connection for back and bilateral foot disabilities, finding that the preponderance of the competent medical evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has found that a remand is necessary due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations for his service-connected right knee, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, and dermatographism disabilities. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a lower respiratory disability is denied. The claims of entitlement to service connection for right foot and right hip disabilities are remanded, as well as the claim for a higher rating for left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disability and bilateral pes planus of the feet have been dismissed. The remaining issues, including those related to gastrointestinal and respiratory disabilities, are remanded.

The Veteran's left ear perforation of the tympanic membrane is currently rated under Diagnostic Code 6211, which provides a noncompensable rating. The Veteran contends that his condition should be evaluated under different criteria due to symptoms such as dizziness and hearing loss.,The Veteran’s bilateral athlete's foot disability was rated under Diagnostic Code 7806 for dermatitis. The VA examiner noted the use of topical medications, including antifungal ointment, triamcinolone acetonide cream (0.1%), hydrocortisone cream (2.5%), and other topical corticosteroids. The Veteran's treatment with these topical agents is being evaluated for systemic therapy.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability due to new and material evidence. The issues of increased ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis and instability, as well as rating for left total knee replacement are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, and pes planus. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that additional medical examination and opinion are necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities, including bilateral foot, shin splint, left-hand, ankle, knee, and shoulder conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a bilateral foot condition, finding that the conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence in some areas, particularly regarding the severity of service-connected knee disabilities and the etiology of foot and ankle conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right shoulder conditions, as well as his right wrist tendonitis and bilateral plantar fasciitis with left heel spur, were all granted a 10 percent disability evaluation for the period from August 1, 2015 to January 19, 2016.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal issues, and foot/ankle/hip conditions related to Gulf War service are being remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, right foot disability, left foot disability, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.,The Board found no medical evidence linking any current lumbar spine, foot, or wrist disabilities to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to missing Social Security Administration (SSA) records and need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet and osteoarthritis of the left and right feet were denied an increased rating in excess of 30 percent.,Service connection for patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees was denied, with new evidence submitted to reopen the claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate VA examination reports and failure to provide adequate reasons and bases for the decisions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected right foot plantar fasciitis disability was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without providing good cause.

The Board has granted effective dates of August 3, 2012 for both the TDIU and DEA benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for thoracic sprain, bilateral foot disability, breast cancer and residuals, and pancreatitis due to additional evidence received since the May 2011 rating decision. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for residuals of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.