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

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, left knee, right foot, and left foot disabilities as there was no evidence linking these conditions to active service or a service-connected disability.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's psychiatric disability due to insufficient occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a skin condition affecting his inner thigh and groin area, as well as for a bilateral foot condition. The RO is instructed to obtain private medical records, provide an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any and all skin conditions, and schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the cause of his bilateral foot condition.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus status post bunionectomy with right first metatarsal bone spur, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU. The effective date for the 30 percent rating for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are not service-connected as there is no credible evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is found to be related to his service. The Board has granted direct service connection for this condition. Bilateral plantar fasciitis and sleep disorder are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased evaluations and service connection due to lack of recent VA treatment records, undelivered correspondence, and failure to report a scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The left ear hearing loss has not met the criteria for service connection.,Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus, but the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic headache disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder (including pes planus and plantar fasciitis) and tinnitus. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for viral syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for a left shoulder disorder. Service connection was granted for cervicalgia and bilateral plantar fascitis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, and hypothyroidism were denied. The Veteran was granted a 10% rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus but denied higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, right foot, left ankle, and left foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for residuals, right Achilles tendon injury. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is reopened and remanded due to the submission of new evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim (an in-service stressor). Other issues are also being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral pes planus prior to September 18, 2017 was denied as the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's skin disability, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo are all remanded for further development. The AOJ must verify the Veteran's current address and obtain addenda medical opinions to determine if his conditions are related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development. The Veteran is requested to provide all relevant medical records from other Federal agencies, including those related to his employment with the State Department. He should also be afforded VA examinations to determine if he has current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits claim is remanded due to a significant change in his disability picture and the need for an updated vocational evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and new evidence received since the May 2013 rating decisions. The Veteran's conditions include a low back condition, bilateral pes planus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate etiological opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left foot disability is secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The RO must obtain updated VA treatment records and seek adequate etiological opinions that respond fully to the Board's inquiries.