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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various hip and foot disabilities, which are alleged to be secondary to her already service-connected bilateral knee disability. The VA will conduct further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to her active military service.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus was incurred during active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition on a direct basis.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not originate in or were otherwise related to his active service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his service-connected bilateral pes planus, low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a bilateral foot disability and service connection for hammertoes of the left foot. The Veteran's claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a back disability and a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's claim is being reviewed due to the need for additional medical opinions and examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, residuals of root canal, allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residuals of frostbite. The claim for plantar fasciitis is denied.,The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for residuals of frostbite and plantar fasciitis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, left ankle strain/instability, and left shoulder tendinosis. The case is remanded for further development regarding the left ankle strain/instability issue.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, bilateral leg and foot disabilities, varicose veins, heart disability, hypertension, hysterectomy, menopause, incontinence, bilateral eye disability, and psychiatric disability (to include depression) were all denied service connection. The case was remanded for additional development.,Service connection for sleep apnea, a heart disability, hypertension, a hysterectomy, menopause, hormonal changes, incontinence, and a bilateral eye disability is also being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left testicle disability, right foot disability, and left foot disability due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service. The case is being remanded for further development regarding the right and left foot disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The VA will also obtain updated treatment records, conduct TERA examinations, and schedule further examinations as needed.

The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus is rated as noncompensable prior to February 10, 2023 and a 50 percent rating is granted beginning on that date. The Veteran's left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and metatarsalgia is rated at 30 percent from February 10, 2023 onwards.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with left foot strain resulted in a severe condition, but not pronounced enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a right leg disability, right foot disability, sleep disorder (OSA and/or insomnia), an acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypotension. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has found that further development is required for the Veteran's jaw disability claim due to inadequate previous examinations and medical opinions. The left foot disability claim has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity prior to October 28, 2019 is dismissed. The Board has remanded issues regarding ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU from March 14, 2012 to July 26, 2023 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee and right foot disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous examinations. The Veteran's incarcerated status complicates scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet, lumbar spine arthritis and bony spurs at multi-levels of lumbosacral spine with lumbar stenosis, and right leg disorder (rheumatoid arthritis).,There is no evidence showing a current diagnosis or in-service injury that would support the Veteran's claims for service connection.