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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a foot disability, including tinea pedis, plantar fibroma, hallux rigidus, and flat feet due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, residuals of status post right orchiectomy, and bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by his in-service injury. However, the low back condition was denied due to lack of a direct or secondary nexus.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings and service connection. The rating in excess of 20 percent for left foot disability remains denied, with the case being remanded.,Service connection is also being remanded for right wrist, bilateral shoulder, and right hip disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left foot disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee disability, and left knee disability due to insufficient development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disability. The Veteran needs to undergo another VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 26, 2010 for hearing loss was granted.,An increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD prior to June 1, 2012 was granted.,Increased ratings were denied for PTSD from June 1, 2012 to March 14, 2017 and from March 15, 2017 onwards.,A compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 13, 2017 was granted.,Increased ratings were denied for bilateral hearing loss from March 13, 2017 onwards.,Service connection for various disabilities including back disability, left leg and foot disabilities, right leg and foot disabilities, as well as TDIU prior to March 13, 2017 was remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis, began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, right foot, and neck disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran is required to provide a complete transcript of her hearing, obtain SSA records, and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left and right hallux valgus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records. The issue of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis will also be referred to the Director, Compensation Service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 22, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The Board found insufficient evidence to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's back, right knee, left knee, and right foot disorders have been granted service connection as they are related to his military service.,These conditions were not present prior to service and there is no evidence of pre-existing conditions.

The Board has found that the AOJ did not substantially comply with its remand instructions and thus, the claims for service connection for a right shoulder condition and bilateral pes planus are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the issue of rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The appeals for service connection for hypothermia, hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, and PTSD have been dismissed.,Service connection has been reopened for right foot cold injury, left foot cold injury, right hand cold injury, and left hand cold injury.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as service connected. The issue of whether the Veteran's bilateral pes planus pre-existed service and was aggravated by service is remanded.