Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current foot disabilities, including hammer toes, pes planus, and bunions, are not etiologically related to his active service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for her bilateral foot disabilities was denied. The Board found that the current 30 percent rating adequately compensates for her symptoms, which included pain and tenderness on palpation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, including bunions and stress fractures, had their onset during service and are therefore granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for plantar warts, malaria, presbyopia, vertigo, and TBI. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis or recent recurrence of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and related conditions have been granted a 50 percent evaluation since June 30, 2017. The right foot hallux abductovalgus deformity has also been granted an increased rating to 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA medical examination to determine the nature and severity of his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling an examination to address whether any currently diagnosed foot disability is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened and granted. His right wrist disability is rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria, and his TDIU claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected back and foot disabilities. The AOJ will then re-adjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a new VA opinion on his left foot condition and associating any available physical therapy records with his claims file.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including cervical spine, low back, knee, and foot conditions, are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus secondary to service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis.,Regarding the low back disability, the evidence is not sufficient to establish a direct or secondary relationship to service.

The Veteran's cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral foot disorders are being remanded for further examination and opinion. His skin disorder is also being remanded due to conflicting opinions.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis, effective October 19, 2009. The Veteran's hallux valgus deformities were also considered and diagnosed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee and left foot disabilities, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to her active duty. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, hallux valgus, and hammer toes. The Veteran's current conditions are found to be related to his now service-connected pes planus.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, bilateral foot disability, psoriasis, and low back disorder were not incurred in or related to her military service. The claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and effective dates have been denied. The claim of service connection for sleep apnea has not met the criteria as there is no current diagnosis.