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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus with degenerative changes at the first MTP and residuals of ganglion cyst of right 2nd toe and left 3rd toe with scars, as well as other service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is also being remanded for a VA examination to determine the extent of these conditions.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed disorders, including headaches, jaw disorder, left arm disorder, right hand disorder, and left knee disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to deficiencies in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's plantar fasciitis and whether it is secondary to his service-connected muscle herniations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot, ankle, knee, and back disabilities due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on in-service injuries.

The Veteran's left ankle and right foot disabilities have worsened since her last VA examination, necessitating a new examination to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeals for generalized joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for bronchial disorder have been dismissed.,The appeal for an effective date earlier than October 24, 2012 for the grant of service connection for chronic constipation has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and right foot disability are being remanded. The left little finger scar rating is also being remanded, but the diabetes mellitus claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed as she indicated satisfaction with the decisions made by the RO.

The Veteran's right ankle disability and bilateral foot condition are being remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of these conditions.,The Veteran's bilateral foot condition is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service-connected right ankle sprain. A new VA examination is needed to assess whether it is secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's back disability and acquired psychiatric disability are being remanded for a comprehensive evaluation, including opinions on the nature of these conditions and their relation to service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD, depression, alcohol use disorder in remission) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service. A new VA examination is needed to assess whether it is related to personal assault during service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy pain in the right side of the body, middle back disability with arthritis, hypertension, IBS with polyps, fibroadenoma of the breast, bilateral flat feet, left knee disability, right knee disability, and residuals of a hysterectomy. The decision states that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection based on her Reserve service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left lower extremity shin splints, right hip disability, left hip disability, right foot disability, left foot disability, and right elbow disability.,Service connection cannot be awarded for these conditions due to lack of current diagnosed disabilities or pain amounting to functional impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and for obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, but his unemployability is due to his psychiatric disorder and bilateral plantar fascitis. The Board has referred this issue to the Director of Compensation & Pension Service for extra-schedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the appropriate disability ratings for his left foot and ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for additional examination of his service-connected DJD of the feet.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, bunions, plantar fasciitis/heel spur syndrome and contracted digit are not manifested by pronounced pes planus requiring a higher rating. The TDIU claim for the period prior to July 30, 2015 is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a left foot disability due to lack of VA examinations.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.