Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2021

The Veteran withdrew his claims for bilateral pes planus, claimed as plantar fasciitis; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; left knee condition; and right knee condition. The appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is not productive of occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran has no worse than Level I hearing loss in each ear, which does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.,Service connection for pain in the left foot with swelling, numbness, tingling toes, and frost bite is denied as there is no evidence of such disability related to service exposure or cold injury.,Service connection for pain in the right hand with numbness and tingling is denied as there is no evidence of such disability related to service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriasis is remanded due to new evidence submitted after the initial denial. The issues regarding left and right foot disabilities are also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus and headaches. The decision found that there was no new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudicating the claim for pes planus, as well as insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the Veteran's current headaches (migraines) and his service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and bilateral plantar fasciitis. His asthma and bilateral plantar fasciitis are denied for increased ratings, with effective dates of May 26, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding direct service connection for right great toe amputation, as well as whether any of the Veteran's service-connected conditions caused or aggravated his amputation.

The Veteran's bilateral foot condition, including pes planus, hallux valgus, metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis, is found to be related to active service. The sinus condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and cervical spine degenerative joint disease are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to inadequate examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current symptoms and his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's obesity was not found to be an intermediate step in causing his left foot condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus worsened during service. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, finding that additional development is needed to address the nature and etiology of his left foot disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board after further examination and opinion.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's claims of lumbar spine strain and bilateral foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The case is returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral foot disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and addressing potential inconsistencies in his testimony.

The Board has remanded the cases due to unclear relationship between service-connected foot strain and other conditions, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis and bilateral heel spurs are denied as the evidence does not support a connection to service.,Service connection for plantar fasciitis is denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The Veteran's heel spurs are found not connected to any period of service.,GERD is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its onset and relationship to service.,Right wrist condition is remanded as the VA records do not support a connection to service, despite the Veteran's testimony and history.,Lumbar spine condition is remanded due to lack of sufficient medical evidence connecting it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower back disability and remanded the issue of whether preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated during service.

The Veteran's right knee disability, diagnosed as osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, is granted on the merits.,The left knee disability manifested by pain is secondary to his service-connected right knee disability (patellofemoral pain syndrome).,Bilateral pes planus was aggravated during service.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis, as well as right foot hammertoes. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms that continued after separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability, finding that it was not shown to be directly related to service or caused by his service-connected knee disability.