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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate development, specifically failing to notify him of scheduled VA examinations. The claims for service connection and increased rating are being returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and a need for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for pes planus (foot disability).

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for plantar fasciitis prior to August 21, 2020 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276 (for flatfoot) or Diagnostic Code 5284 (for foot injuries).

The Board has found the Veteran's claims of entitlement to higher initial ratings for his service-connected bilateral shin splints to be inextricably intertwined with his claim of entitlement to increased ratings for his bilateral varicose veins. The AOJ is required to schedule the Veteran for an examination regarding the nature and severity of his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral varicose veins, and bilateral shin splints.

The Veteran's left knee instability is rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded this issue due to a duty-to-assist error.,The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis is rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5276 for moderate flatfoot with pain on manipulation and use of the feet. The case is being remanded as well.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right little finger injury was denied, and his claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion is inadequate and requires additional etiology opinions to adjudicate the service connection claim for plantar fasciitis of the left foot.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether a tomogram performed in service could have shown current disabilities not detected on X-ray. The Veteran's lay statements and contentions are considered, along with medical records and research.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess his right knee disability and bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the claims due to failure to schedule VA examinations and for further development.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals, including those for increased ratings of plantar fasciitis, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and cubital tunnel syndrome. As a result, the Board dismisses these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral shoulder conditions and foot disabilities prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to November 1, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right shoulder, cervical spine, elbow, wrist, back, hip, ankle, foot, and psychiatric conditions. The decision also notes that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various foot conditions have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting the onset or relationship of these conditions to service.

The Veteran's disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was reduced from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective January 4, 2017. The Board found that the evidence did not clearly demonstrate actual improvement in the severity of the condition and restored the original 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection in multiple conditions have been granted. The effective dates are not specified, and the ratings assigned are also not provided.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including service connection claims for various disabilities and a claim of ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities, as well as his claim for TDIU prior to February 10, 2015. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate rationale provided in previous VA examination reports.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to insufficient evidence regarding whether his service-connected disabilities aggravated his obesity, which in turn may have contributed to his OSA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right elbow, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities. The Board found that there was no evidence of a chronic disability during active duty or related to in-service injuries.,Service connection was also denied for left hip, right hip, right knee, and left foot disabilities due to lack of a causal relationship with service-connected conditions.