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

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, bilateral pes planus, knee and shoulder disabilities. Additional evidence is needed from VA and SSA records, as well as medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remands. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and low back disability claims are being reviewed again.

An evaluation of 50 percent, but not higher, for bilateral pes planus, bilateral hallux valgus, bilateral sesamoiditis, and residuals of a right sesamoidectomy is granted from September 24, 2008 to November 25, 2018.,An evaluation in excess of 50 percent from November 26, 2018 forward for the same conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bunion hallux limitus disorders of both feet and a bilateral foot disability, other than bunion hallux limitus disorder, due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has found that further development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hand and foot disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions provided in prior remands.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis have been granted a 50% initial rating since March 15, 2021.,A 30% initial rating was granted for the same conditions from June 28, 2008 to March 14, 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot, shoulder, and knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his time in service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, finding that her conditions had their onset in service and are related to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to in-service noise exposure.,His bilateral foot disability is linked to service due to chronic use of ill-fitting combat boots.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale provided by VA examiners in previous opinions. The case will be returned for further development and examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder. The case is now being returned to the AOJ for further proceedings.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a right ankle disability, which he contends is due to an injury sustained during his military service. The Board finds that this issue requires further development and remands the case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in the previous examinations and a misinterpretation of his military service period. New VA examinations are required to address the nature and etiology of the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar warts (also claimed as calluses in feet) is being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that a VA examination should be scheduled to determine the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for back disability, headaches, bilateral foot condition, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to issues with obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus, depressive disorder associated with bilateral pes planus, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and a scar of the left foot associated with pes planus, have rendered him unemployable. The Board granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus of the left foot, finding that it existed prior to service and did not worsen during service. The Board also remanded two issues related to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral lower extremity foot drop and cervical spine injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding functional impairment of his right knee, right foot and bilateral ankles.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Charcot Marie Tooth disease of the right foot, and degenerative arthritis of the right foot has been granted an initial rating of 50 percent for the entirety of the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for a bilateral foot disorder, low back condition, and bilateral sciatic nerve neuralgia due to new evidence received after the last supplemental statement of the case.