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

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an initial rating greater than 20 percent for right foot chronic plantar tendonitis have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disability is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right foot and ankle disabilities, thus denying the claim.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and a left calcaneal heel spur, is currently rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable rating criteria. A higher rating cannot be assigned as he is already receiving the highest possible rating for his condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board finds the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.,Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and right foot bone spur is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand instructions and further action is needed to obtain an in-person examination for the Veteran's foot disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as his medical examinations indicate he can perform sedentary work.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for residual neck surgical scars is granted.,Service connection for right foot disability is denied.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral eye disabilities (glaucoma, right eye cataract, left eye pseudophakia).

The Board has restored a 30 percent rating for left foot pes planus, effective June 27, 2017. The Veteran's condition did not demonstrate actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pes planus, claimed as flat feet, was incurred during service and is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic bilateral foot disability, finding that there was no evidence to support his assertion that his current condition is related to his active service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and left and right inguinal hernia repair residuals have been granted service connection. The Veteran also received a higher rating for his lumbar strain.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left foot disability is related to his service, specifically an in-service injury from a 155 mm round.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, but remanded the issue of whether the Veteran's right knee condition is aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and disability compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives, conflicting opinions, and need for additional medical evidence.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus of both feet, finding that there was no evidence to support a finding of aggravation beyond natural progression during active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee degenerative arthritis and lumbar spine DDD with radiculopathy to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their etiology. The issues are related to service connection on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle laxity and pes planus are rated at 10 percent each, while a separate rating of 10 percent is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The appeal is denied for increased ratings.