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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus, right knee status post total knee arthroscopic repair, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, IVDS of the spine and lumbosacral strain, tinnitus, osteoarthritis of the right ankle, osteoarthritis of the left ankle, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, radiculopathy of the left knee, and rheumatoid arthritis (indicated by pes planus), render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and leg disabilities due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability and skin disability due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are claimed as related to her active service, including PTSD and combat. Further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any existing disabilities.

The Board has remanded three issues related to the Veteran's knees and feet, including for additional examination opinions regarding the etiology of her knee and foot conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent under either Diagnostic Code 5276 or Diagnostic Code 5269. For TDIU, the Veteran met the schedular criteria and the Board granted an extraschedular TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip condition, right hip condition, left foot pes planus, and right foot pes planus. The evidence did not support a current disability during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his foot disabilities are remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that relates to the basis for the previous denial.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and her service-connected PTSD, as well as whether any of these conditions were caused or aggravated by her in-service exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of trachea condition, fatigue, residuals of a tonsillectomy, and plantar fasciitis as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to the decision.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for right wrist, hand, ankle, and foot disabilities due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot osteoarthritis with calcaneal spurs and bilateral pes planus, bilateral ankle degenerative arthritis, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis as these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.,Service connection is also granted for non-allergic rhinitis and sleep apnea, both of which had their onset during the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for a Decision Review Officer hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address his claims of lumbosacral strain, hypertension, and a foot disability.

The Board denied service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and bilateral varicocele. The claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was remanded.

The Veteran's foot condition, specifically osteoarthritis of the right first metatarsophalangeal joint and plantar fasciitis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of additional limitation in motion or other symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as bilateral foot disability, all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot condition has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and determination of the nature and etiology of any right foot disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as all issues have been withdrawn by the appellant.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of plantar warts (claimed as HPV).,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of OSA.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of asthma.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of a back disorder.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of restless leg syndrome of the right leg.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of restless leg syndrome of the left leg.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of bilateral hearing loss.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left index finger limitation of range of motion with lacerated digital nerve is remanded.,An initial compensable rating for scar of the left index finger pad is remanded.,An initial compensable rating for allergic conjunctivitis is remanded.