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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's foot disabilities, and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her service-connected bilateral pes planus (claimed as flat feet) is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for sinusitis is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions as there is no evidence of a nexus between his active service and these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of these conditions, as well as which symptoms are attributable to his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical strain and lumbar strain have been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome in both knees has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected medial tibial stress syndrome in both legs has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been remanded for an examination to determine whether he currently has a disability within the meaning of VA regulation.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral eye condition has been remanded for an examination to determine whether any diagnosed conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service.,The Veteran's service connection claims for left shoulder, left hand, right hip, right thigh, bilateral ankle, bilateral foot, and bilateral toe disabilities have been remanded for examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his knee, foot, hip, and headache disabilities. The appeals are currently pending.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was granted a 30% disability rating from October 20, 2008 to August 19, 2015. The appeal is denied for higher ratings prior to this date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, plantar fasciitis, chronic headache disorder, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, and low back disorder are all granted. The claim for service connection for a low back disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for her bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was denied. The Board found that the highest schedular rating (50%) is appropriate given her symptoms and diagnoses. For TDIU, the Veteran was granted total disability rating upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to clarify his diagnosis of bilateral plantar fasciitis and determine if it is secondary to his service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of pronounced symptoms or severe tenderness and spasm.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus and deep venous thrombosis of the legs, have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, but the appeal is still pending as it was remanded due to need for additional examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral foot disability, low back disability, and neck disability due to a lack of service treatment records from Fort Leonard Wood. The claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining missing STRs, scheduling VA examinations, and considering new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for a below the knee amputation of the right leg, rating in excess of 20 percent for plantar warts of the right foot, and TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The gastroesophageal condition (GERD and acid reflux) and sleep apnea are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection have been remanded by the Board. The appeals are related to his bilateral foot, gastrointestinal, right wrist, left inguinal, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, but denied service connection for left hip osteoarthritis and left foot disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for low back, left foot, and right hip disabilities. The Veteran's assertions regarding these conditions are being reviewed, along with VA examination results.