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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further evaluation of the Veteran's left foot disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis of the bilateral feet, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated at 50 percent since November 20, 2019. The Board found that the symptoms have remained consistent throughout the appeal period and granted a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus was improper, and restored this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted as incurred in service. The back, hip, knee, hand, foot, lung, bowel, stomach, and prostate disabilities were denied due to lack of evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's initial rating for DDD of the cervical spine was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's insomnia disorder, right shoulder strain, and foot conditions were also denied their respective increased ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding his character of discharge, as well as potential psychiatric issues that may have contributed to his misconduct.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was not rated higher than 10 percent prior to August 4, 2017, and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The appeal for an initial compensable rating prior to August 4, 2017, and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter for bilateral pes planus is denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was not granted prior to September 15, 2017. The appeal for a TDIU rating prior to September 15, 2017, is denied.

The Board has found that further development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hand and foot disabilities, as scheduled VA examinations were missed. The case is being remanded to reschedule these exams.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis is denied, and the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and bilateral foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The Board has remanded several issues for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus, hallux valgus, calcaneal spur, and a left foot disability other than hallux valgus, calcaneal spur, and arthritis of the left great toe due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left and right knee disabilities, and residual scar from inguinal hernia repair due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the current assigned ratings are appropriate.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, thyroid condition, lung condition, prostate condition, skin condition, and left foot disability, all related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his military service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to a duty-to-assist error in failing to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities due to incomplete STRs and inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, left foot disability, left ankle disability, and leg length discrepancy as the evidence did not show a current diagnosed disability or establish a nexus to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for sleep apnea due to the appellant's representative withdrawing the issue at a hearing.