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

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disability and surgical scar are being remanded for further evaluation, as is the claim for a bilateral hip disability. The TDIU claim has also been remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at a 30 percent since the period on appeal, with symptoms relieved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evaluation due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for additional information regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's acid reflux is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis. Service connection for metatarsalgia is denied, while the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are granted with a 10% rating effective April 19, 2018.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for plantar fasciitis, but the Veteran's right hip disability, left hip disability, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and left carpal tunnel syndrome claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence received, including STRs and military personnel records. The issues are related to bilateral knee conditions, right ankle condition, back condition (DDD), and bilateral foot condition.

The Board has determined that the VA examination provided was inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a clinician who will address whether the Veteran's right foot disability is related to service or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot pes cavus with plantar fasciitis, including as secondary to cervical spine degenerative disc disease, due to failure of the Veteran to report for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right wrist arthritis and remanded the issues of a compensable rating for left foot disability and service connection for a left upper extremity disorder.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and bilateral foot disability, both secondary to rheumatoid arthritis. The case is returned to the Board after further development.

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle strain residuals. The Veteran's recurrent headache disability and left foot and right foot pes planus disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided that a new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's plantar fasciitis, as previous examinations were inadequate for adjudication purposes.

The Board denied service connection for left hip, right foot, and left foot disabilities as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues. Additional development is needed, including obtaining addendum opinions from VA examiners.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a foot disability other than hammertoes, chronic toe pain, and foot scarring as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is being reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, the issue of whether his foot disabilities are related to service remains pending as a remand is required to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to insufficient evidence and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot condition, including pes planus. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on whether any other current disabilities are related to service and if the pre-existing pes planus was aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's gout, right foot degenerative arthritis with pes planus, left foot degenerative arthritis with pes planus, bilateral foot metatarsalgia with hammertoes, and bilateral hallux valgus have been granted service connection as they are related to his service-connected bilateral feet calluses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus is related to service and granted his claim for service connection.