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

The Veteran's right foot condition was rated at 20 percent from February 5, 2009 to March 16, 2009. The left foot plantar fasciitis secondary to the right foot condition was also granted a separate rating of 10 percent.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as they are related to claims of new and material evidence for various conditions, including bilateral ankle disability, pes planus, tinea cruris, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has found the VA medical opinion to be incomplete and remanded for another addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus increased in severity during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and right foot disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis throughout the entire period on appeal, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have not been relieved by both non-surgical and surgical treatment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for extraschedular consideration due to evidence of unemployability from multiple service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine and bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, tonsilitis, right ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, left shin splints, and right shin splints/tendonitis due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service exposure to chemicals and his ongoing symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and active duty service. The COPD claim was remanded due to insufficient development.,The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's COPD did not undergo any incremental increase in severity due to his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and sinusitis, as well as a right foot disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for various service-connected disabilities, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's BPPV and bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right shoulder arthritis and hypertension have been withdrawn.,Service connection has not been established for alcohol abuse, right ear hearing loss, bilateral flat feet, penile condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, or a left hand condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability other than pes planus, including plantar fasciitis and arthritis, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current diagnoses and in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his service connection claims for bilateral shin splints and bilateral pes planus have been dismissed as he has withdrawn these appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, right and left knee disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his physical limitations.

The Board dismissed the appeals for right carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorder, nonservice-connected pension, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The appeal of bilateral foot disability (secondary to lumbar spine disability) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, but denied service connection for his left ankle and foot disabilities. The decision is based on a finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, and service connection for other foot conditions (right and left) are dismissed. Service connection for low back disability, bilateral lower extremity neurological condition, pes planus, right and left foot Morton's neuroma, right and left foot hammer toes, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot condition, finding that the Veteran's pes planus pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service. The Board also denied service connection for bilateral shin splints due to lack of evidence supporting such conditions.,Service connection is remanded for both issues.