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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU benefits prior to April 27, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to higher disability ratings for cold injury residuals of the right foot, left foot, plantar callus of the feet, or residual scar due to ventral hernia repair. Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's foot condition did not start during his active duty service and is less likely than not related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for peripheral edema, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral hearing loss disability were denied.,The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to April 26, 2017 due to inextricably intertwined issues with other pending claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his shoulder condition, service connection for bilateral pes planus, and service connection for an eye condition due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and addendum opinion are inadequate for determining whether the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by active service. The case is therefore being remanded to obtain a new examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current symptomatic pes planus was incurred in service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right eye surgery and bilateral foot disability, but has remanded her claim for a gynecological disorder.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for her current right eye condition, bilateral foot disabilities, and gynecological disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's cancer of the pancreas was granted service connection.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent and no higher rating is warranted.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for residuals of left foot surgery (left foot disability) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, and the Board has ordered remand to obtain additional VA examinations. The claims for increased evaluations of lichen nitidus and residuals of a fracture of the right medial arch are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of a compensable evaluation for left hammer toe associated with bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's TDIU claims for the periods from August 8, 2014 to October 3, 2016 and from October 3, 2016 are denied as her service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a schedular or extraschedular TDIU rating. The Veteran's education and work history demonstrate that she is capable of engaging in non-physically demanding employment.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability, lower back disability, and bilateral foot disability. However, these claims are still being remanded as additional evidence is needed to determine the precise nature and etiology of each disability.,The Board also reopened the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an upper back disability. This claim is also being remanded as additional evidence is needed to determine the precise nature and etiology of this disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet determined if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for multiple myeloma and right foot/toe disabilities. The appeal is also remanded for a determination on special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all claims related to gastroesophageal reflux disease, bilateral hallux rigidus, residuals of bilateral leg stress fracture, bilateral ankle disorders, and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, as well as her migraines prior to February 13, 2017, are granted. However, her right foot and left foot disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's Graves' disease is granted as service connected due to in-service exposure to pesticides.,Service connection for hypothyroidism secondary to Graves' disease is granted based on the medical opinion linking it to in-service pesticide exposure.