Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and review, including a VA examination. The Veteran's left foot disability is not service-connected as there is no evidence of chronic disability present during or within one year after active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus condition increased in severity during service and is therefore granted for aggravation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to his in-service injury. The other conditions (bilateral pes cavus and right foot osteoarthritis) are not addressed as they were not part of the original claim.

The Board denied service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected mental health disorder and pes planus have made it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU being granted as of March 17, 2020.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral flat feet and his service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left and right foot disabilities, including whether they are related to service or aggravated by her service-connected rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot pes planus and low back disorder, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to support pre-existing conditions or aggravation during service. The Board also found insufficient evidence linking current disabilities to service.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary prior to appellate review due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The case must be returned for further examination and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left foot tyloma and bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities, and additional development is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The issues of service connection for a right hand disability, right knee disability, lumbar spine disability (including scoliosis), and spina bifida have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's left plantar fasciitis has been rated at 10 percent since June 27, 2017. The Board found no evidence of a compensable rating prior to that date and denied any higher ratings thereafter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pes planus, eye disorder (refractive amblyopia), and gout due to incomplete opinions in the record regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for left hip, right hip, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left foot disabilities are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,There is no indication in the record that the Veteran has any current hip, hearing loss, tinnitus, or foot disabilities at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 10, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral flat foot (pes planus). The issues on appeal are now more accurately stated as the Veteran seeking service connection for his current bilateral flat foot condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and consideration of the issues related to his service-connected conditions, including bruxism (claimed as teeth grinding), migraine headaches, PTSD, lumbar strain, reactive airway disease, rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees, tinnitus, restless leg syndrome, left elbow chronic epicondylitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, status-post right 4th metacarpal fracture, bilateral shin splints, erectile dysfunction, scars on the bilateral knees and left elbow, right great toe onychomycosis, and acne.

The Board dismissed the appeals for left hip trochanteric bursitis and right foot plantar fasciitis because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to incomplete medical opinions.