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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus, finding that his disability most closely approximated the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, chronic chest wall pain, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability are all found to be related to her period of active service.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, chronic chest wall pain, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's obesity, which may be caused by her service-connected conditions, substantially contributed to the development of her sleep apnea. The examiner must consider if obesity is a substantial factor in causing the sleep apnea and whether it would not have occurred without the obesity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral lower extremity lymphedema and bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active-duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis was granted a 20 percent rating for the period prior to February 7, 2021. For the period since February 7, 2021, his disability is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's right foot pes planus has been assigned a separate 30 percent rating.

The Veteran was granted TDIU from July 1, 2007 to September 14, 2009. The Board found that the service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment during this period.

The Veteran's pes planus of the left foot is granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected residuals of left foot injury on fifth toe. The issue of entitlement to service connection for low blood pressure and a back disability remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine has been withdrawn. The Board also dismissed the appeals for service connection for various foot disabilities and a right knee disability due to lack of evidence or further development needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD). The claim for increased rating of bilateral hearing loss was remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and right foot disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions and missing records, particularly regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disability. The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee and ankle disabilities are also being considered for their potential impact on his current condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that his pre-existing condition did not worsen during or by his military service.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, low back strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, ventral hernia, allergic rhinitis, and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claim for bilateral dry eye syndrome was granted.,Service connection was not established for the claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis but has remanded the issue of secondary service connection for a bilateral ankle condition.

The Board has determined that the May 2017 rating decision did not contain CUE in relation to the reduction of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus rating or in failing to adjudicate a TDIU claim. The appeal is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities remains pending and has been remanded.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is also pending and has been remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was evaluated at a 30% rating prior to October 11, 2016. The Board found that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it only manifested by pain and characteristic callouses.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss of use of one or both feet, permanent vision impairment of both eyes, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip. Therefore, the Veteran is denied eligibility for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including failing to provide a VA examination and obtain all relevant service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and the need for additional medical evidence.