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

Effective dates of July 13, 2012 and March 12, 2010 have been granted for the grant of service connection for left foot metatarsalgia and right foot metatarsalgia with hammertoes, respectively. The effective date for right foot pes planus was also granted on February 25, 2016.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right foot disabilities remain pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hand neurological disorder, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The VA is required to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as his symptoms are attributable to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for left foot disability and right foot disability is denied as the evidence does not support their onset during service or being related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar spine disorder, right hip disorder, left foot plantar fasciitis, and skin disease due to incomplete STRs. New VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions were incurred during active service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension and his claim for service connection for foot disability, including plantar fasciitis, were both denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for hypertension or a finding of service connection for the foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for left wrist disorder, condyloma acuminate, bilateral elbow disorders, and bilateral hand disorders have been dismissed. The Veteran is now service-connected for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral hallux valgus, and a painful scar related to his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.,The VA will conduct a comprehensive examination of the Veteran's feet, including both his left and right feet, to determine if there is any relationship between his current foot conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU. The case is remanded to determine if he qualifies for extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The Board also denied service connection for bilateral foot disabilities as they were not shown to be related to or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disorder is secondary to his service-connected left hip disability. The claims for other groin and foot disabilities are remanded due to conflicting evidence and need further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and whether it is related to his service-connected back or knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete opinions regarding whether flat feet and bone spurs are related to service, as well as the need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for bilateral pes planus is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right foot disability, left foot disability, intestinal disability to include benign neoplasms and colon cancer, skin disability, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,A total disability rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral tinnitus, hearing loss, and pes planus due to insufficient medical opinions and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, but finds that further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his bilateral plantar fasciitis has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of a compensable rating for migraines and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee strain, joint osteoarthritis, and patellar instability.,Service connection was also granted for left knee strain, joint osteoarthritis, patellar instability, meniscal tear, and fracture. The Veteran's left foot pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and drop foot were also found to be related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability, tuberculosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, fatty liver, hepatitis B virus, and sleep disorder (including sleep apnea) as the evidence did not support their onset or causation during active duty.,For each condition, the Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable aggravation of a preexisting condition in service, and the conditions were less likely than not incurred or caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness.

The Veteran's service-connected mental disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.