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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and CTS of both upper extremities due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently diagnosed but not definitively linked to her military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ankle disability, bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis, and migraines is remanded due to new evidence submitted. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the assignment of a 50 percent disability rating for service-connected bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis with left ganglion cyst, and bilateral bunions prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's migraine headache disability is granted a 30 percent rating from March 24, 2021. The bilateral plantar fasciitis remains at a 10 percent rating. The left hip disability is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of plantar fasciitis (claimed as left foot pain) due to a withdrawal request from the appellant. The appeals for higher ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis are remanded.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's right ankle disability and a maximum schedular evaluation of 50 percent for his bilateral pes cavus with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, metatarsalgia, and neuroma.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed right foot disability made at any time during the period on appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection is now pending again.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been assigned a 10 percent evaluation throughout the appeal period, which is the maximum rating authorized for tinnitus under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6260.,The Veteran seeks service connection for bilateral hearing loss and contends that his current hearing loss was caused by in-service exposure to excessive noise. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of the current hearing loss disability is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.

The Board denied service connection for a brain injury, finding that the Veteran's claim is not supported by evidence of in-service injury or aggravation. The appeal was also denied for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to multiple disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot and hip disabilities due to incomplete VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various foot conditions, including pes planus, arthritis, bone spurs, metatarsalgia, hammertoes, and a bilateral hip disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The right and left knee conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and hammertoes, but has remanded it for further development due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to inconsistencies in the VA examinations and the need for clarification of the Veteran's assertions regarding joint pain beginning in service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for Pes Planus due to unresolved issues. The TDIU claim is also pending and will be addressed further.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome. His bilateral pes planus was granted a 10% rating prior to October 22, 2017 and a 30% rating thereafter. The facial scars are not considered incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for right and left knee conditions, diabetes, bilateral foot condition, nerve problems in the upper and lower extremities are all denied as there is no current disability found.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was also denied.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee arthritis and bilateral plantar fasciitis, both secondary to his service-connected right foot wart disability, require additional development.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right foot disorder (other than right great toe disability) due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the calcaneal spur.