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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU effective May 1, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle sprain with longitudinal split tear of the peroneus brevis tendon and plantar fasciitis. The appeals seeking service connection for left knee condition and skin condition have been dismissed.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities is granted. The claims for cervical spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a bilateral foot disability is granted. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examination and SSA records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and tonsil cancer were denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and residuals of a fracture of the left distal tibia and fibula with varus deformity and left ankle fracture with limitation of motion and left knee condition with arthritis, as well as an increase in rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The appeal seeking SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance was granted.

Service connection for left inguinal hernia repair residuals is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability, right foot disability, and left foot disability.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The bilateral pes planus and right and left foot plantar fasciitis are denied due to lack of aggravation beyond the natural progression.

The Veteran's pes planus was granted a higher rating of 50 percent since January 18, 2021. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.,Service connection was established for stomach disability and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right knee, left knee, rash of the entire body, indigestion, and right shoulder disabilities.,Service connection for bilateral feet fungi is denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of continued symptoms post-service.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 27, 2010 for the assignment of a 50% disability rating for plantar fasciitis of the bilateral feet.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issues remain unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied in January 1998 and reopened on November 13, 2012. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted due to the finality of previous decisions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the ratings for eczema and bilateral pes planus, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to lack of updated employment information from the Veteran. The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is not at issue in this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since March 11, 2020. A TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disorder, diagnosed as plantar keratotic lesion, forefoot varum, and calluses. The decision is based on the Veteran's combat experience in Vietnam where he was injured by an explosive device, leading to current symptoms of pain, numbness, and tingling.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service, and to quantify any such aggravation.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and remanded the issues of left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD.