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

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral hip disability. The appeal is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition worsened during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral plantar hyperkeratosis and lumbosacral strain due to outstanding private treatment records from the Veterans Choice program.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities because of missing VA examinations. The Veteran was not provided clear instructions regarding whether he needed to appear for the examinations, causing confusion.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudicative action regarding service connection claims for various disabilities, including low back, right foot, left foot, right knee/leg, and left knee/leg disabilities. The Veteran contends these disabilities are related to an in-service parachute accident during airborne training.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury due to new and material evidence. The claims for bilateral foot disorder and right knee condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete examinations and failure to address critical evaluation criteria.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of current hearing loss.,The Veteran's appendectomy scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations.,The Veteran's TBI, PTSD, and related conditions are remanded due to missing service treatment records.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and thoracic/lumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine disability, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and psychiatric disorder are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are also remanded due to missing service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and clarification of medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right foot conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and tinnitus are service-connected, but his migraine headaches require further development as they may be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right foot disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's left foot disability, characterized by marked deformity and pain on use, is rated at 20 percent effective from May 26, 2004.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot and knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of an increase in severity during service or any other relationship to service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent, which is the highest rating available under the applicable criteria. The claims for service connection of porphyria cutanea tarda and left wrist condition are granted, while the right wrist condition claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot adjudicate the merits of these claims as they pertain to service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis with history of pes planus, hypertension, chronic left mediatibial stress syndrome, and right knee degenerative joint disease have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus, an effective date prior to December 6, 2014 for the grant of a 50 percent disability rating for bilateral pes planus, and nonservice-connected pension have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received for sleep apnea, right ankle arthritis, and left ankle arthritis. The claims are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disorder. Additionally, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent.,PTSD symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively have been considered.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left foot plantar fasciitis, thoracolumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding functional loss during flare-ups and associated neurologic abnormalities.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's cervical spine, right knee, left ankle, sinusitis, and rhinitis disabilities. Additionally, new examinations are required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot, CFS, and bilateral hearing disability.