Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was granted a 30% disability rating from October 20, 2008 to August 19, 2015. The appeal is denied for higher ratings prior to this date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, plantar fasciitis, chronic headache disorder, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, and low back disorder are all granted. The claim for service connection for a low back disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for her bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was denied. The Board found that the highest schedular rating (50%) is appropriate given her symptoms and diagnoses. For TDIU, the Veteran was granted total disability rating upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to clarify his diagnosis of bilateral plantar fasciitis and determine if it is secondary to his service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of pronounced symptoms or severe tenderness and spasm.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus and deep venous thrombosis of the legs, have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, but the appeal is still pending as it was remanded due to need for additional examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral foot disability, low back disability, and neck disability due to a lack of service treatment records from Fort Leonard Wood. The claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining missing STRs, scheduling VA examinations, and considering new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for a below the knee amputation of the right leg, rating in excess of 20 percent for plantar warts of the right foot, and TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The gastroesophageal condition (GERD and acid reflux) and sleep apnea are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection have been remanded by the Board. The appeals are related to his bilateral foot, gastrointestinal, right wrist, left inguinal, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, but denied service connection for left hip osteoarthritis and left foot disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for low back, left foot, and right hip disabilities. The Veteran's assertions regarding these conditions are being reviewed, along with VA examination results.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on all issues except for his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The claims are being remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for pes planus and residuals of an injury to the right abdomen. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any claimed disabilities and finds no credible evidence linking these conditions to service. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing flatfoot disability was aggravated by his military service. The appeal seeking service connection for scars on the right great toe is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA clinician regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and metatarsalgia.