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

Service connection is granted for chronic cough, anal condyloma, erectile dysfunction (ED), fungal infection of the great right toe, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral plantar fasciitis (also known as pes planus).,The Veteran's anal fissure and oral squamous papilloma are remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities, finding that his combined effects rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus, and pes planus. The examiner is asked to address whether these conditions clearly and unmistakably preexisted military service and if they were aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for right foot plantar fasciitis and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional evidence is needed, including VA treatment records from Memphis Vista and Chicago Vista electronic systems.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder condition and bilateral pes planus, finding that the evidence did not support a direct link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder. The RO is instructed to obtain a VA podiatrist opinion to address whether the condition is congenital or developed during service, and if so, whether it was aggravated by military boots.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities, as well as a skin disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or are related to her military service.

The Board has remanded three issues: evaluating the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, lumbosacral strain, and a neck condition. A new examination is needed for all these issues.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for various rating claims due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board dismissed the appeals because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU. The back disability remains remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, to include plantar fasciitis, and Meniere's syndrome, as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology and aggravation of the Veteran's foot disorders, particularly pes planus. The VA needs to provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability is granted, with the condition manifesting as chronic pain and functional impairment.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with degenerative joint disease of the right foot is rated at 50 percent from May 27, 2011 to August 6, 2019. The Board has remanded for further development regarding his other service-connected issues.

Service connection is denied for tinnitus, a vestibular disorder, left foot disability, right foot disability, arthritis, and gout as the evidence does not support an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.,The Veteran's current disabilities are not shown to be related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current diagnoses to his in-service complaints and treatment. The Board concluded that the Veteran's pes planus was not aggravated by his service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the preexisting condition was aggravated by service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and remanded the claim for service connection for a chest / heart disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.