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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are granted service connection. The Board also remanded the issues of sleep apnea, right elbow disability, left elbow disability, GERD, IBS, migraine headaches, and hypertension for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for another VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for an additional VA examination to address the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus prior to April 14, 2012.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities has prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment since November 26, 2009. An effective date for TDIU is granted as of that date and an effective date for Chapter 35 DEA benefits is also established.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's flat feet are remanded for further examination to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 5276.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and requests additional evidence or medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a right foot disability, including status post right foot amputation, due to insufficient evidence and need for further clarification. The Veteran's spouse is seeking service connection on a secondary basis due to hepatitis C and kidney failure resulting in a transplant.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and gout in feet, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus and gout in feet are granted as they are determined to be at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete or inaccurate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right foot disabilities. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete VA examinations and issues related to service-connected foot disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis were denied a compensable rating prior to April 17, 2018. A 50 percent rating was granted beginning April 17, 2018 for the condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of rheumatoid arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left ankle disability, and left foot disability. The claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct link to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left foot disabilities (other than pes planus) due to in-service occurrences. Additional development is needed to determine if there is a nexus between these conditions and documented in-service occurrences.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate VA examination and potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, effective May 12, 2010. The issues of increased ratings for COPD, right shoulder degenerative joint disease, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and bilateral flat feet are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and new evidence. The claims include bone, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, right hip, left hip, and left foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral hammer toes, and hallux rigidus of the right foot due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.