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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected PFB with urticaria, as there are indications that the condition may be causing psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's right and left ankle degenerative joint diseases are rated at 20 percent each, while his bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is rated at 10 percent prior to February 13, 2020 and denied thereafter. His left foot hallux valgus is denied, and his right foot hallux valgus is also denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, leaving no issues remaining for review.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right wrist fracture residuals is dismissed. The Board has remanded issues related to PTSD, acquired mental disorder other than PTSD, PTD, and bilateral pes planus.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the cases of right foot and left foot disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar strain. The Veteran's TDIU claims are denied prior to November 5, 2008 and after August 14, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and right heel spur, as well as his TDIU claim due to service-connected disorders. The claims will be reviewed with a focus on obtaining an adequate VA examination and addressing the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of medical evidence and the need for new examinations. The claims include service connection for bilateral pes planus, post traumatic arthropathy of both ankles, gout, and a back disability.

The Board has granted a TDIU effective March 18, 2013. The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since that date.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for pes planus due to new and material evidence, but remanded for further development including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, was reopened. The Board found that the evidence is at least as likely as not related to service. Service connection for bilateral bicep condition to include tendonitis and bilateral foot disorder including plantar fasciitis are remanded due to lack of a VA opinion. Service connection for anemia and hypertension are also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for arthritis, flat feet, OSA, and respiratory disorder (including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis) are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to an inadequate VA medical examination and a need for additional records and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on her service-connected bilateral lower extremity disability, pes planus, and ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations. Her claims for service connection for asthma, restless leg syndrome, and depression remain pending.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, an eye disability including glaucoma and a right eye injury, a back disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety and depression, anemia, bilateral foot disabilities, and insomnia. The Veteran's hearing loss disability remains at Level I in each ear.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The appeal for service connection for plantar fibromatosis is dismissed. The appeals to reopen claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, but the issues are remanded on the merits.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has worsened since the last examination, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if his disability warrants a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete documentation and instructions need to be provided by the AOJ.