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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and right inguinal hernia disability are granted service connection, with a compensable rating of 10% for the hernia scar.

The Veteran's bilateral flat foot and plantar fasciitis are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding initial ratings for lumbar degenerative arthritis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for pes planus was denied as the appeal is not about service connection, but rather a retroactive increase after severance of service connection.

The Veteran's left foot disability is granted as service-connected, and the appeal for a higher rating for migraines has been withdrawn.

The Veteran was gainfully employed until June 30, 2014. The Board denied the claim for TDIU prior to July 1, 2014 as there were no service-connected disabilities that prevented the Veteran from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, specifically bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, was denied increased evaluations.,The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to TDIU prior to December 6, 2017.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right foot disability, allergic conjunctivitis, GERD, and neurological disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between her condition and active service.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was dismissed as the Veteran's claim has been fully granted.,A rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for bilateral pes planus is granted prior to April 2, 2021. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is restored to a 50% rating.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as incurred in service.,Other claims for service connection are either remanded or reopened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for left foot disorders due to incomplete development, including a need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his left foot pes planus.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service injury and concluding that any current condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease are being remanded for further development.,Specifically, a VA medical opinion is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine and peripheral nerve conditions, require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to their effects on his ability to perform daily functions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability due to lack of current diagnosis and no functional impairment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for left foot disability and right foot disability.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a VA examination addressing the etiology of any current shoulder condition, including any impairment in the nerves of the arms. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his bilateral pes planus and bilateral shoulder strain.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for several disabilities, including left foot and eye disabilities. The remaining claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence.