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

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, rated at 50%, is found to result in functional impairment that precludes him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar calluses have been granted a rating of 10 percent, but no higher, throughout the appeal period. The issue of increased ratings for linear scars and right hand injury is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran is presumed to have current skin disabilities, including eczema, and bilateral foot conditions such as pes planus, metatarsalgia, and plantar fasciitis. However, the Board found that there was not substantial compliance with the remand directives regarding exposure to contaminated water or military occupation-related injuries.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, left hip disability, left shoulder disability, and left foot disability. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was denied as the evidence did not establish that any of these disabilities were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted as service-connected. The claims for fatigue, bladder disability, ganglion cyst, and cardiovascular disability are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that it is not related to her active service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for plantar fasciitis before a decision was made.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's employability prior to December 13, 2012, and referring the claim to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and left foot disability, including residuals of a laceration with scar.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed back disability or left foot disability. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these disabilities to service.

The Board has revised its January 1962 decision to grant service connection for the aggravation of the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus during active duty service. The issue of whether the June 1963 denial was in error is moot.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination and opinions are needed for the Veteran's bilateral elbow disorder, right hip disorder, and bilateral foot disorder.,These issues have been remanded to allow for further evaluation and determination of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left ankle and foot disabilities, as well as varicose veins of the lower extremities, are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss warrants a disability rating of 20 percent prior to January 25, 2016 and denied entitlement to higher ratings thereafter. The claim for increased rating for bilateral chronic plantar keratosis is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disability, but denied service connection for a right knee disability including gout.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including hysterectomy residuals and various orthopedic issues, have rendered her unable to work in any physical or sedentary job throughout the appeal period. The Board has granted TDIU based on these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disability and left knee disability, as secondary to service-connected low back degenerative arthritis. The claims will be reviewed with additional medical opinions regarding the onset of these conditions in service or their relationship to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a left-hand strain was granted. The issue of service connection for a stomach disorder, bilateral foot disorder and cervical spine disorder were remanded.,Service connection for a stomach disorder is denied as there is no credible evidence that the Veteran underwent an in-service event, injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for a right gluteal strain and granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, right ankle strain, and right hip strain with femoral head stress changes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus and hallux valgus, finding that there was no evidence of an increase in severity of pre-existing conditions during military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection due to incomplete records, lack of VA examinations, and other procedural issues. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records and authorize their release.