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

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is rated at 10 percent, and his TDIU claim has been granted. The Board found that the disability does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the terms of its August 2019 remand directives and has therefore ordered another remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for her foot disabilities and gastrointestinal disorders is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous VA examinations.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was incurred during her active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, finding that it is less likely than not related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right foot and/or ankle disability, left knee instability, and left knee degenerative joint disease due to potential issues with functional loss during flare-ups.

Service connection for migraine headache disorder, low back disorder, right hand disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and right foot disorder is granted.,Service connection for psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and an antisocial personality disorder) is remanded.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis prior to August 17, 2016 is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pes planus, hammertoes, and hallux valgus have been granted. However, the Board has found that a remand is necessary to determine if his now service-connected foot disabilities caused or aggravated his hallux valgus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left foot disability and a neurological disorder, including TBI. The Veteran's service treatment records show an in-service foot injury and treatment, but further examination is needed to determine the etiology of her current symptoms. Clarification on whether she currently has a neurological disability, including TBI, is also required.

The claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, foot disability (claimed as blisters or blood poison), respiratory disability (COPD), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiac/heart disability, right lower extremity PVD, left lower extremity PVD, right lower extremity DVT, left lower extremity DVT, embolism, cellulitis, right ulnar peripheral neuropathy, and left ulnar peripheral neuropathy have been granted. The claims for service connection for right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, back/spine disability, and left eye disability are still pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale provided in previous VA opinions. The issues include peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, DM, hypertension, and foot disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an allergic rash disability, a left knee disability (no cartilage), and a back disability, to include a herniated disc. The Veteran's claim for a left foot disability was remanded.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of current evidence of a disability proximate to the claim or during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right ankle disability and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs were denied. The Board found that the maximum schedular rating of 20 percent for the right ankle was appropriate, as well as a 30 percent rating for the bilateral foot condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and a need for further development, including a VA examination for service connection claims.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet, back condition, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, right hand condition, and left hand condition are all found to be service-connected. The Veteran's current renal toxicity (ESRD) is not considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include neck, ankle, foot, leg, back, and respiratory disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for colon cancer, bilateral foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, and low back disability due to outstanding private treatment records. The Veteran is requested to submit or authorize release of any relevant private treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left foot disability is related to service, specifically his use of boots in wet conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for right and left foot disabilities. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded due to their inextricably intertwined nature with the service connection claims.