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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability due to insufficient development and consideration.

The Veteran's increased ratings for left and right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis are granted, but the case is remanded for further evaluations of heel spurs and frostbite residuals.

The Veteran's cervical strain/neck pain is being remanded for an addendum opinion to address the etiology of his condition, including whether it is related to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's right foot hallux rigidus and plantar fasciitis are also being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including allergic rhinitis, hyperhidrosis, bilateral patellofemoral syndrome, bilateral shin splints, degenerative joint disease of both great toes, and a left foot plantar wart.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral flatfoot prior to April 11, 2018 was denied.,The Veteran's claim of a higher rating for his bilateral flatfoot disability from April 11, 2018 onwards is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's current bilateral plantar fasciitis is of service origin, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for left ear hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for right ankle, back, left foot, and right foot disabilities are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including knee disability, shin splints, flat feet, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for right and left plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, but the case is remanded to determine if service connection should be established for pancreatitis with residuals from a Whipple procedure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for various conditions, including a back disability, right foot disability, tinnitus, PTSD, hypertension, left knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss and plantar fasciitis. The appeals are currently pending due to the need for additional medical records review.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, and PTSD.,There are no medical records or STRs indicating any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions during or shortly after service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for SMC prior to June 13, 2018. Since then, she does not qualify for a higher rate of SMC based on her current disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to outstanding development and additional evidence being needed.

The Board denied service connection for a plantar wart disability and a right knee disability, finding no current evidence of these conditions during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for a chronic right ankle sprain and secondary service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis are both granted. The decision also confirms the Veteran's service-connected status for his right ankle condition.

The Board denied service connection for a disability on the top of the right foot and left foot, as well as a right ear hearing loss disability. The rating in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prior to March 13, 2013 was also denied.,The Board found no evidence of current disabilities on the top of either foot or right ear hearing loss disability during the pendency of the claim. The appellant's service treatment records did not show any chronic conditions affecting these areas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to May 14, 2010 did not preclude him from all forms of gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of April 1, 2015, for a 50 percent rating for bilateral foot disability is denied as it is not factually ascertainable that the condition warranted such a rating within one year prior to April 1, 2015.

The Veteran's daughter is granted reimbursement for the last illness and burial expenses of her father, who died in July 2013. The amount awarded is $4,111.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the conditions and rating he was seeking.