Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left lower extremity sensory motor axonal neuropathy, as well as the 1151 claim for a lumbar spine disability. The issue of service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis status post club foot repair, which was noted at service entry, was aggravated beyond its natural progression during active service. Therefore, service connection is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's alopecia is rated at 20 percent effective February 27, 2019. The other conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on several service-connected disabilities have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded cases involving the Veteran's left shoulder, lumbar spine, and lower extremity disabilities due to new evidence. Additionally, a TDIU claim is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his left leg, right foot, and left hip disabilities, as well as his patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee. The cases are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including back disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, pes planus, right and left ankle disabilities, sinusitis, asthma, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records and opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability is remanded due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The case will be reviewed on its merits.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal for a TDIU, which was dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for pes planus with plantar fasciitis was denied, and his claim for TDIU prior to August 5, 2014 was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 5276 or for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with pes equinus, finding that it was aggravated during service.

The Veteran's back condition and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded for further evaluation due to recent surgery and new symptoms. Service connection claims for the feet are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis, pes planus, a back disability other than scoliosis, and a foot disability other than pes planus were denied. The Board found that the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service or result in additional disability beyond their natural progression.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on his service-connected conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all of the issues from appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted service connection. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination to determine if his tarsal tunnel syndrome or other foot conditions are related to service and/or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities, including neck disability, right hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and right foot disability. The evidence submitted since previous denials does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing right foot disability did not worsen during service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further adjudication on the merits.

The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at a 10 percent evaluation.,From May 15, 2009 to February 23, 2017, the Veteran's chronic maxillary sinusitis was denied as not meeting criteria for a compensable rating. From February 23, 2017, he is granted a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obesity, compress spine fracture (back disability), plantar fasciitis, and bilateral heel spurs have been denied. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature of his back disability and sleep apnea, as well as to obtain updated treatment records.