Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ankle/foot disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition, which he claims is related to in-service boxing injuries and his MOS as an Armor Crewman.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral pes planus, finding that it is less likely than not caused by or related to any incident of active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's pes planus, hypertension, TDIU, and nonservice-connected pension benefits based on permanent and total disability claims are all pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a right thumb disorder, left ankle disorder (claimed as secondary to a service-connected knee disability), and bilateral foot disorder (claimed as plantar fasciitis) due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for bilateral pes planus from September 16, 2009 is granted at a 50% disability rating. Prior to this date, the disability was rated as 30%. The effective date remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities, and hernias due to incomplete STRs and lack of medical evidence on record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a foot disorder other than pes planus and a neurological disorder due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The cases are being returned for additional examinations and opinions.

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

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and she is granted TDIU. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate due to her service-connected disabilities.

The application to reopen the claims for cervical spine disability, bilateral foot disability (to include pes planus), bilateral hearing loss, IBS, and lumbar spine disability is granted.,The applications to reopen the claims for cervical spine disability, bilateral foot disability (to include pes planus), bilateral hearing loss, IBS, and lumbar spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied.,Service connection for a back condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right ankle disability, hypertension, disability of the lower extremities (including restless leg syndrome and leg cramps), obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disability (including depression and PTSD) due to incomplete medical records and uncorroborated in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, but the issues of service connection for right and left foot disabilities other than pes planus are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral calluses has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as the appellant is deceased.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's current foot pain is related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral foot and wrist disabilities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), sleep apnea, vision disability, limitation of flexion and extension of the knees, left knee pain, right knee pain, and lower back conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus as the Veteran's preexisting condition worsened due to natural progression of his condition during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating of various conditions has been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the claims for bilateral hearing loss, plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, or allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, finding that there was no evidence of an underlying chronic disability and noting that the Veteran did not present any competent medical evidence of such.