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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, neck/cervical spine disability, left elbow disability, and bilateral foot disability as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal to establish increased ratings for right hip strain is dismissed. The claim of service connection for bruxism, secondary to temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is granted. The appeals regarding the initial disability rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and right elbow strain are remanded due to need for updated VA examinations. The appeal for service connection for PTSD is also remanded due to need for corroborating evidence of a stressor event.

The Board dismissed the appeals for gastroesophageal reflux disease and plantar warts removal as the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and tinnitus claims are denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease, nor any causal relationship to service.,For his low back disorder claim, the AOJ has not yet decided whether new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board will remand this issue for further action.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, service connection for bilateral osteoarthritis of the feet secondary to service connected bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, service connection for vertigo, including dizziness and giddiness, secondary to service connected migraine headaches and/or tinnitus, and service connection for a traumatic brain injury are all remanded.,The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated based on the evidence provided during the hearing and any additional records obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence, and he has requested a waiver for this additional review. The issues include rating adjustments for pes planus and service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and clarifying employment information.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis is secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran needs to provide private treatment records and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for aortic stenosis and remanded the remaining issues due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a foot disability was also granted. However, due to the need for further examination, the issue remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for a right ankle disorder and bilateral flat feet/tendonitis.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including flat feet, sleep apnea, GERD, a testicular disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision also includes a request for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's trench foot, claimed as blisters on the heel and plantar of the feet, is remanded for further evaluation due to a lack of information regarding the type of treatment received.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, pes planus, and onychomycosis are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral pes planus due to a lack of in-service treatment or diagnosis for these conditions. The AOJ is required to obtain updated VA treatment records, non-VA medical records related to the Veteran's disabilities, and an addendum opinion regarding his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral foot conditions and hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the evidence supports his claim for TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral foot disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and sleep apnea due to outstanding service treatment records and new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for an addendum from a VA examiner regarding the nature and etiology of his right foot disability.