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

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his claims for increased ratings and TDIU, as these issues have been resolved by a prior rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus is dismissed as the issue has been rendered moot by his grant of a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and pes planus due to insufficient evidence in the most recent VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral foot, ankle, and knee disabilities are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for a bilateral eye disability is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the provided medical opinion. Service connection for g6pd (Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency) is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hallux valgus and hammer toes is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and left hallux valgus have resulted in permanent loss of use of his feet, qualifying him for automobile or adaptive equipment benefits.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his back disability and foot disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as they do not prevent her from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left upper extremity, right leg, and right foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and evaluation due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral plantar hyperkeratosis and low back disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and other conditions are denied. The Board has remanded for further review of the remaining issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board also remanded the issue of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee, right foot, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities due to a lack of in-service diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's representative did not provide specific arguments.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ is required to obtain relevant medical records from military hospitals in Germany, as well as VA treatment records. A new VA opinion is needed to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding post-service treatment and symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability and for separate ratings for his right and left heel spurs. The claim for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including osteoarthritis of the subtalar joint and any residuals of clubfoot. The Board found that the pre-existing condition did not manifest during active service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current foot disabilities, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, and a plantar fibroma of the left foot, initially manifested during his active duty. Therefore, service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder was granted. The claims for tinea pedis, respiratory disability (including chronic bronchitis, COPD, and other respiratory pathology related to pulmonary eosinophilic granulomatosis and obstructive sleep apnea), foot disability other than tinea pedis, upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, and right knee disability are still pending and need further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, diabetes mellitus, type II, and right shoulder disability have been granted.,Service connection has also been established for left knee disorder and bilateral plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The appeal involving the veteran's claims for plantar callosities, end stage renal disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, back disability, and right and left leg disorders including a vascular condition has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.