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

The Veteran's right foot degenerative arthritis with pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and hammer toes is rated at 30 percent from November 14, 2022 through March 22, 2023. The separate rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right foot remains at 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for residuals of cyst on stomach and bilateral pes planus due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding the Veteran's reported history and treatment.

Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis and bilateral flat feet (pes planus).,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, frequent urination, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and insomnia are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for her service-connected right foot disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support entitlement to such a higher rating from September 15, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, finding that they are etiologically related to injuries sustained during his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot and right ankle disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation from service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not provide sufficient medical evidence to establish continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims for hypertension, hypothyroidism, carpal tunnel syndrome, tuberculosis, bilateral pes planus, and hyperlipidemia are all granted.

Service connection for bilateral pes planus, low back condition, and bilateral hip condition has been denied.,The claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is pending and will be remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete service medical records. The Veteran's active duty and Army Reserve service are acknowledged, but further efforts must be made to obtain his complete service medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral pes planus, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has restored the appellant's disability ratings for his left foot disability and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, but has remanded the issues regarding increased ratings.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia is granted an initial rating of 10 percent.,Service connection for bilateral flat feet is denied.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis conforming to VA regulations.,Service connection for Persistent Depressive Disorder was granted based on the competent and probative evidence showing it is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, a right knee condition, and a left knee condition. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current foot and knee conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and medical opinion regarding his service-connected left foot condition, including its relationship to other conditions like metatarsalgia, fat pad atrophy, bunion, and plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus was denied as the disability is already at its maximum schedular rating.,Service connection for schizoid personality disorder with antisocial traits (claimed as anxiety condition) was also denied due to lack of a current diagnosis and no evidence of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for hammer toes with hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis with calluses, and pes planus in both feet are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The issues have not been decided on service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disability, and acne with keloid scarring, upper back and shoulders have been granted. The claim for increased rating for acne has also been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities. Service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn by the appellant.