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

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, but remanded the issues of bilateral foot disability and esophageal disability (GERD and Hiatal Hernia). The Veteran's current symptoms are attributed to nonservice-connected disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot conditions, particularly their relationship to his right ankle condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease, left knee disability, right knee disability, bilateral pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and right foot disability (claimed as right ankle disability) due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during active service, were related to in-service injuries or diseases, or had continuity of symptoms since service.,While the Veteran reported experiencing knee pain and ankle pain since service, his current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection of a left ankle disability, a left foot disability (to include as secondary to a service-connected condition), and a blood disorder. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, previously claimed as pes planus, based on the Veteran's in-service foot surgery and current diagnosis.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus on an aggravation basis. Service connection for PTSD due to MST is also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for OSA, a foot disability, and an effective date prior to January 11, 2016 for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification of the Veteran's service-connected left foot disability, including whether his newly diagnosed foot conditions are related to his service-connected condition. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot and ankle disabilities due to incomplete development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, low back disability, radiculopathy, knee disabilities, and right knee scar. The specific issues include seeking higher ratings for these conditions as of May 29, 2018, and prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral flat feet. The Veteran's service connection claim for this condition is being returned for further evaluation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and related conditions are all granted as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability. The specific diagnoses of sleep apnea, left shoulder rotator cuff tear, heart disease, migraines, and foot disabilities are also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including hallux valgus and pes planus. Service connection was denied for coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Veteran's claim to reopen entitlement to service connection for a low back disability has been granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various other conditions have also been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus denying his claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in the VA opinions regarding service connection for various knee, foot, and shoulder disabilities. The Veteran's claims are now pending again.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right knee degenerative joint disease, left knee replacement, cervical spine disorder (including cervical strain, cervical degenerative spondylosis, and degenerative disc disease with stenosis and myelopathy), right shoulder calcific bursitis, left shoulder degenerative arthritis, right cervical radiculopathy, left cervical radiculopathy, right wrist strain, left wrist strain, right hand strain, and left hand strain are all granted. The Veteran's foot disorder other than bilateral pes planus and back disorder are remanded for further development.