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

The Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis of the right foot and left foot were initially rated as noncompensable prior to February 11, 2017. From that date, a disability rating of 20 percent was granted for each foot.,Prior to February 11, 2017, the Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disorder did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating. However, from February 11, 2017, a disability rating of 20 percent was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, low back pain, left knee condition, and right knee condition due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs to be examined to determine if his current foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities, including an examination to determine the etiology of his psychiatric disorder, hypertension, right knee disability, left and right foot disabilities, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, right knee and foot disabilities, joint pain, muscle pain, poor circulation of the legs, and burns. The claims were not reopened or granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. His right ear hearing loss is granted, but his lumbar spine and cervical spine conditions are partially granted with restrictions. Other claims remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to attend scheduled VA examinations and the need for additional private medical records. The issues of rating adjustments, service connection, and other claims are all pending.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including a right knee disability that was reopened due to new and material evidence. The rating for bilateral pes planus remains at 30 percent. Other claims are pending.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disability and a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability. The matter regarding low back disability was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral pes planus (flat feet) as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating since August 21, 2013. His low back and bilateral foot disabilities have also been granted increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and updated medical records to determine if there is a nexus between the current right foot disability (pes planus) and the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a liver condition is dismissed. The Veteran's eye disability and bilateral foot disability are granted, but the back and heart disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis is granted. The left ankle, lumbar spine, and foot disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and residuals of gonorrhea.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied, except for the grant of service connection for pes planus in the left foot. The remaining issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for low back pain secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus, bilateral leg shin splints, and bilateral ankle strains. The effective date of the grant of service connection for bilateral pes planus is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the hands, right foot disability, and sleep apnea as there is no evidence of current disabilities at any time during the appeal period.