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

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% evaluation prior to July 8, 2010. The claim for increased evaluation of PTSD and bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evidentiary development due to the AOJ's failure to obtain private records from San Juan Capestrano Hospital. The SSOC was not provided to the Appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for breathing problems, lumbago with protruding disc, lower back nerve damage, sleep apnea, and bilateral flat feet have been dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD with other specified depressive disorder has been granted a 70 percent rating prior to December 13, 2019, but denied any higher rating thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disability, but remanded the claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, right knee, left knee, and left foot disabilities, as well as shin splints, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and headaches. The claims are based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's major depression is rated at a 70 percent rating effective November 4, 2016. Service connection for bilateral pes planus was granted with an effective date of November 4, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral foot disability is secondary to her service-connected low back disability and associated radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple knee and foot conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals by the Veteran.,A new examination is required for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus and thoracolumbar strain with mild degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the nature of his psychiatric disorder, right shoulder disability, and bilateral flat feet. The case is also being remanded for a determination on whether he qualifies for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis has been granted as a presumptive disability under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits and other toxins during his active duty.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because there is no evidence of current hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, right and left foot disabilities, and hypertension due to inadequate examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee, right knee, and bilateral foot disabilities due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to changes in his symptoms and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inextricably intertwined issues of service connection for a cervical spine disability and an increased evaluation for right shoulder impingement syndrome. The TDIU claim will be deferred until these issues are resolved.

The appeals for service connection for the listed disabilities are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various lower extremity and cardiac conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to inadequate previous opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder bursitis, right foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, and other hand disabilities, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment as of November 1, 2020. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for this period.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to burn pits during his Gulf War service. The Veteran contends his heart disability, sleep disorder, right foot condition, respiratory disorder, and fatigue are related to this exposure.