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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including the issuance of a supplemental statement of the case regarding his service-connected PTSD with TBI and left foot pes planus.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the issues related to various foot and knee conditions, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hip condition, Achilles tendon condition, pes cavus, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his claims for higher ratings for migraines and pes planus. His claim for service connection for tinnitus, right AC separation, PTSD, and gastrointestinal disorder is granted with a 70% rating.

The Veteran's pes planus is rated at 30 percent, but not in excess of that. The effective date for the 30 percent rating remains September 30, 2014.,Service connection for sinusitis and an upper respiratory infection are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's dental condition was not found to be service-connected as there is no evidence of a compensable disability eligible for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified personality disorder) was denied due to the lack of evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for higher staged initial evaluations for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and arthritis, which were rated noncompensable prior to March 22, 2018, and 50 percent from March 22, 2018. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining complete VA and non-VA treatment records. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has also been added due to the Veteran's current employment status.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for her left foot disability is denied. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left hip and knee disabilities, which are secondary to her service-connected left foot disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral foot disorder (pes planus), a spine disorder, and shoulder disorders due to his duties in the mess hall during active service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a medical opinion from a podiatrist regarding whether other foot disabilities are residuals of the Veteran's shrapnel injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The AOJ will seek SSA records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider new evidence.

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

The Veteran's right ankle disability is secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete development and need for additional opinions. The main issues are related to eye disabilities, diabetes, hypertension, knee disabilities, and a neck disability.

The Board has determined that an additional VA examination and opinion are needed to address the Veteran's claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis, which is currently being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and left foot hallux valgus, as well as issues related to service connection for these conditions. Additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a neck disability and bilateral pes planus due to inadequate VA examination reports. The Veteran's hearing testimony was not adequately addressed, and his self-treatment of foot pain in service is not considered.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus have been rated at the maximum schedular ratings, with no higher rating available. The claim for increased hearing loss has also been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for anxiety was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for left and right foot pes planus were reopened based on new evidence received since the last denial in January 2009.