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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and onychomycosis.,There is no evidence of a pre-existing condition, and the Veteran did not experience any aggravation during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current left ankle disability is related to his service, including any in-service treatment for foot conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine, right elbow replacement, and bilateral pes planus disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for initial compensable evaluations for bilateral plantar flexion contracture deformities and degenerative joint disease of the right big toe.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for depression/dysthymia was granted.,The Veteran's appeals to reopen service connection for a nervous disorder, chronic bilateral dislocation of the sternoclavicular joints, lumbosacral strain, right foot pes planus, and left foot pes planus were all denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral pes planus was denied in a previous decision. New evidence has been submitted, raising the possibility of substantiating this claim. The case is remanded to determine if the pes planus worsened during service and whether it should be considered congenital or acquired.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various hip, foot, and skin disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran also had his claims of right ear hearing loss disability, left ear hearing loss disability, and tinnitus reopened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for acid reflux, sleep apnea, sinusitis and allergies, and bilateral foot disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is granted a 100 percent rating, effective May 7, 2018. The issues of service connection for bilateral pes planus, ischemic heart disease, and neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral foot disability has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted an increased rating of 30 percent, effective throughout the appeal period. The initial rating for his surgical scar from right tendon repair remains denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to secure the Veteran's service treatment records and to determine if any post-service medical records are available. The claims for service connection for hip disorders, foot disorder, hypertension, intracerebral hemorrhage (claimed as aneurysm), and hemorrhoids will be remanded.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating of PTSD was granted, and she is now receiving a 70% disability rating. The Board also found that the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for additional private treatment records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis, is being reviewed.

The Board denied service connection for TBI due to lack of current disability. The Board remanded the issues regarding left knee and right foot disabilities, as there is no clear evidence that they are related to active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple conditions, including fibromyalgia (claimed as multiple joint aches), memory loss, migraines, and lumbar spine disability are granted. The remaining issues on appeal remain pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence and updated medical history.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's hearing loss was found to be at level I in the right ear and level III in the left ear, resulting in a non-compensable rating. The flat feet issue is remanded for further examination.