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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation of her service-connected bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and seborrheic dermatitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which suggests that his bilateral pes planus may have been aggravated during service. The case is now pending for a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the condition.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a separate 10 percent rating, but not higher, for a painful scar of the left knee are granted. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected hypertension is also granted.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease, as well as bilateral foot plantar fasciitis, are not service-connected.,The remaining issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, vertigo, and left upper extremity dysesthesia remain pending.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions obtained on remand are inadequate and another remand is required to address the nature and likely etiology of any diagnosed foot disabilities, other than plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including obtaining medical records from the Veteran's periods of Reserve service and scheduling VA examinations to address the etiology of various conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot and ankle conditions, as well as sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions in previous VA examinations. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA opinions and further development is required.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the record and the need for a VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine, bilateral foot, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left foot disability, finding that his preexisting condition worsened during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and hysterectomy as secondary to her service-connected conditions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee, hand, and foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.,There was no credible evidence linking any current joint disorders to service.

The Board has found that the remand directives have not been substantially complied with and the matter needs to be remanded again for compliance. The Veteran's foot disability is rated at 10% prior to June 28, 2012, and at 50% thereafter.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral pes planus due to additional development needed.

The Veteran's left foot disability, including plantar fasciitis and pes planus, is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left ankle disorders, but denied service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis were evaluated as 30 percent disabling from September 7, 2011 to December 7, 2016. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of pronounced symptoms.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection of a lumbar spine disorder, pes planus, and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. However, the claim for service connection of pes planus is reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is REMANDED for further development regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's pes planus, neck disorder, and GI disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo, dizziness, and poor balance due to cold injury of the hands. The decision also remanded the bilateral pes planus rating issue and the TDIU claim.