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

The Board denied service connection for a right foot condition and gastrointestinal disability, finding no evidence of a nexus to active duty.,An increased rating in excess of 20 percent for left foot navicular fracture was granted.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was documented at the time of his initial enlistment, and there is no evidence indicating that it underwent an aggravation during service. The Board finds that the condition has not been permanently aggravated beyond its natural progression by his service.,Service connection for a low back disorder is remanded due to the need for clarification on whether the in-service complaint had been considered.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was diagnosed at least several years earlier than during service, and this matter must be remanded for an addendum opinion clarifying that the complete factual record has been considered.,Service connection for a sinus disorder is remanded due to the need for clarification on whether the Veteran had such a condition during the appeal period that resolved prior to the more recent examinations.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not diagnosed at the time of the VA examination, and this matter must be remanded for an addendum opinion clarifying whether he had such a condition during the appeal period.,Service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded due to the need for clarification on whether the Veteran's condition is proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected left wrist disability.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, must be remanded due to the need for an appropriate records search and examination regarding a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with left neuroma prior to May 11, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot pes planus, finding that it clearly preexisted service but was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and migraines have been granted service connection.,Service connection for migraines has also been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had a current disability of migraines that started in service.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 60 percent, and the right knee disability is rated at 50 percent. The Veteran seeks increased ratings for these conditions.,SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status from March 1, 2021 was denied as he does not meet the criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus was denied, and her TDIU claim was also denied due to lack of cooperation in providing necessary information.

The Veteran's bilateral foot and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates in both his bilateral pes planus and PTSD ratings are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, post-operative medial meniscal repair and bilateral pes planus has been granted. The decision also remanded the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal of hypertension and has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral foot disability and right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to issues with the evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral flat feet and bone spurs, left shoulder condition, and right shoulder condition have been granted.,Service connection has been granted for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine condition and bilateral foot condition due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for right hand, right hip, left hand, left hip, and left foot disabilities. The claims for right knee, left knee, and back disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for various lower extremity and upper body disabilities, including back pain, neck disability, ankle disabilities, foot disability, knee disabilities, hip disabilities, and shoulder disabilities. The VA will conduct additional examinations and obtain updated medical records before deciding these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service and concluding that the current pes planus is likely congenital.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for a right knee scar and painful right knee scar have been denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations regarding his bilateral foot disability, which may affect his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's low back disability is found to be related to service, and he meets the criteria for TDIU from May 26, 2016 onwards.