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

The Board has remanded two issues: one regarding right foot neuropathy and the other regarding left foot neuropathy. The right foot issue is due to a lack of an SOC, while the left foot issue requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance for his left knee brace was denied because the evidence did not document continued use of the device, including no sign of recent maintenance or replacement.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot hallux valgus, osteoarthritis, and plantar fasciitis as secondary to his service-connected left knee meniscectomy. The VA examiner found no credible nexus between these conditions and the service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for left ankle and left foot disabilities, as well as migraine headaches and PTSD. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and headache disabilities were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, high cholesterol, chronic conjunctivitis, and psychiatric disabilities were denied. The Veteran was granted increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability, painful limited motion of the right knee, instability of the right knee, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, and plantar fasciitis of the left foot before specific dates. Other claims for service connection or increased ratings were remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed bilateral plantar wart disability and neck disability.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a bilateral foot condition is granted. The appeal to establish the cause of his current disability remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disability should be remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were denied, with the effective date being October 11, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but denied service connection for right ankle tarsal coalition calcaneonavicular and bilateral pes planus.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection for PTSD, TDIU, and SMC based on housebound. The Veteran's claims were not granted as the evidence did not show entitlement to these benefits prior to the specified dates.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a foot disability, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not support a relationship between the Veteran's current foot disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as well as headaches secondary to tinnitus. Service connection was granted for pes planus of the left and right feet.,Service connection for a left knee disability is not warranted due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following some form of substantially gainful employment, as he is currently employed in information technology.