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

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as his right foot, cervical spine, right hip, and right leg disabilities are granted. The Veteran’s right wrist disability claim is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, achilles tendonitis, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, low back disability, pes planus, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, edema of the lower extremities, residuals of a head injury, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica of the left leg, and psychiatric disorder manifested by a head injury, all related to Reserve service. The Board found that there was no evidence of disease or injury incurred in or aggravated during ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent since June 29, 2014, for a bilateral foot disability is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and testing.

The Board has granted service connection for a left foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The increased rating claim for right foot hallux valgus is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to additional relevant evidence being added to his claims file.

The Board has determined that the evidence currently of record is sufficient to substantiate the Appellant’s claim for accrued benefits based on pending claims for service connection for a right and left foot disability. The case was remanded due to issues with the Veteran's right knee/leg disability, and it is now being remanded again.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right foot disabilities need to be remanded due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran's claim was not supported by medical evidence linking the disabilities to his active service.,The Board also denied service connection for a left foot disability. Again, there was no competent medical evidence showing a link between the current disability and service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as noncompensable, and the Board has remanded for further development regarding his right foot disability. The appeal remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for xerosis affecting the plantar surfaces of the feet has been denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and an initial rating of 10 percent for bilateral flat feet. The decision found that there was no evidence to support a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disorder, to include as secondary to bilateral flat feet with hallux valgus, has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis, left foot disability, and right ankle disability due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her left hip disability, right foot conditions, and lumbosacral strain due to new evidence indicating a possible association between these conditions.

The Veteran's right and left knee arthritis were not incurred during service, as no etiological relationship was found between the conditions and his active duty.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was first diagnosed in service and has been a chronic condition since then. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right wrist disorder, bilateral pes planus, left and right ankle disorders, and low back disorder due to additional development being needed.

The Veteran's foot disorder, sinus condition, and vertigo are related to his military service. The Board has remanded these issues for further examination and analysis.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus as there is no competent and probative evidence linking the current condition to active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disorder other than plantar fasciitis and his increased rating claim for a left shoulder disability due to new evidence.