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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate examination reports, and the Veteran's representative asserts that the most recent examination reports are not adequate for rating purposes.

The Veteran's residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metatarsal were granted an initial 10 percent disability rating. Service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and bilateral hip disabilities was denied as they were not caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

Service connection granted for PTSD, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.,Service connection granted for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis. Service connection for heart condition withdrawn.,Service connection granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection granted for PTSD.,Service connection for a heart condition withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to June 1, 2015, for the grant of service connection for bilateral toenail onychomycosis has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a sinus disability, asbestos exposure, tendonitis, respiratory disability, and residuals from burns have all been withdrawn. The effective date for his service connection claims for bilateral pes planus and lumbosacral strain is now set at November 11, 2005.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several service connection claims, including deviated septum, ankle strains, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis of the left knee, and shin splints. The Board dismissed these claims as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been reopened, but the Board finds that new and material evidence does not establish an in-service injury or disease. The current knee condition is also not related to service.,Service connection for a bilateral knee disability cannot be established as there is no credible evidence of an in-service injury or event leading to current symptoms.,The Veteran's claim for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease are remanded due to the need to determine if he served within 12 nautical miles from Vietnam shores during his service aboard USS Okinawa. The claims for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression) also require additional development.,Service connection for a respiratory disorder is remanded as the Veteran needs to confirm his report of exposure to burning feces in service.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disability claim requires further examination to determine if it is related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his right foot disability, finding that there is no evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and his active-duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, and bilateral calcaneal varus and plantar fasciitis. The issues of service connection for headaches and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for bilateral pes planus, diabetes mellitus type II, and an acquired psychiatric disability (for treatment purposes).

The Board has granted service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and a separate rating of 20 percent for left knee symptomatic cartilage. The issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability and bilateral foot disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives regarding obtaining VA treatment records and service treatment records. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee disability, bilateral pes planus, and tinnitus, are preventing him from working in his usual occupation. The Board is remanding the case to consider whether TDIU should be granted on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board remanded the cases for neck disability and back disability, as well as right foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot osteoarthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pes planus with metatarsalgia, finding that it was caused by his active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral foot disorders, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional development and clarification regarding substitution requests. The Veteran's son and sister are seeking to continue his appeal, but there is confusion about who should be the appellant. Additionally, outstanding VA treatment records and private medical records must be obtained.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is now granted as it was previously denied due to lack of evidence of a nexus to service.,Service connection for the Veteran's bilateral foot disability has been established based on aggravation by active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral pes planus, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran's preexisting conditions are at issue.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, as well as his left hand disability, were denied higher initial ratings. The Veteran was granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus.,The Veteran's left ankle disability was also denied.