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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, bilateral plantar fascitis, cervical spine disorder, and asthma are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus is found to be causally related to his active duty service, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disorder, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis, is not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease resulting in current disability.

The Veteran's skin disorder of the scalp is remanded for an addendum medical opinion to address his lay testimony regarding injuries sustained during service.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders are remanded for a new VA examination to determine if they had their onset in or are otherwise related to service, including parachute jumping.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous instructions and an incomplete medical opinion. The Veteran's foot conditions are being reviewed again for a proper determination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new opinion regarding whether his cervical spine disability is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine and/or bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot disability and sleep disturbances, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran was not granted service connection for his claimed right foot disability or sleep disturbances.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the August 2021 VA examination report and the need for clarification of all diagnosed foot disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of initial compensable rating for hypertension and increased ratings for bilateral foot disability due to new evidence or development needs.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA addendum opinion regarding whether service-connected right leg/knee and/or lumbar spine disabilities caused or aggravated any left foot disability. The Veteran's specific symptoms and individual medical history must be considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to his military service. The VA is directed to attempt verification of non-combat stressors, schedule a psychiatric examination, and obtain medical opinions on hypertension, tension headaches, low back disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and left foot disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion and scheduling issues. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is now pending again.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during his military service or were otherwise related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and PFB have been denied as there is no current disability meeting the VA definition of a hearing loss disability.,For his right shoulder, knee, ankle, and foot disorders, unspecified circulation disorder, and scalp disorder (previously claimed as alopecia), the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis, finding that the symptoms began in service and have persisted since.

The reduction in the disability evaluation for right foot pes planus from 30 percent to 20 percent was improper, and a restoration of the 30 percent rating is granted. The claim for TDIU benefits is granted for the period from December 21, 2015 to December 29, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases on multiple conditions is being remanded due to issues with obtaining medical records from certain providers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence added to the record and his request for reconsideration.