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

For the entire period on appeal, an increased evaluation of 30 percent for a service-connected left foot disability is granted. The Veteran's nerve disability of the left lower extremities (RSD) remains in dispute and requires further review.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus due to clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. The cases of bilateral hip, shin splint, and ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The appeal of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral foot disability is dismissed.,The appeal of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum available rating.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and left shoulder disability has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for aggravated existing pes planus of each foot and currently diagnosed disorders of each foot other than pes planus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, and the remaining issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and experience.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues include bilateral pes planus, lumbar strain with DDD and IVDS, right foot hallux valgus, hammer toes, left lower extremity shin area varicosities, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral foot condition and back conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development, including verification of in-service stressors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and right foot disabilities, finding that there is no medical evidence or opinion suggesting a relationship between these conditions and her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee pain, right knee pain, left heel pain, and right heel pain due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's claimed conditions are not presumed as chronic conditions under VA law.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot disability, finding that it is more likely than not caused by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating prior to April 20, 2015 based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and right upper extremity conditions, as well as service connection for various other disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis should be remanded due to conflicting evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including left hand disability, left little finger disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, and acquired psychiatric disability. The appeals are pending due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.